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Listen to him say so here, courtesy of VPR. And here's video from WPTZ.
UPDATE: Here's a statement from House Speaker Shap Smith and Senate Pro Tem Peter Shumlin.
Today, Governor Douglas announced his intention to veto S.115, which has not completed the legislative process.
“The governor’s announcement today undermines the legislative process is disrespectful to Vermonters who come to the people’s house to weigh in on the important matters of our time,” said Speaker Shap Smith. “History will judge Jim Douglas on the wrong side of this issue.”
“Today is a sad day for Vermont,” said Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin. “The governor may choose to veto a bill, but he cannot veto love and commitment.”
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