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Robert Byrd: “The right to filibuster anchors this necessary fence. But it is not a right intended to be abused.”

On the recordApril 21, 2010
The right to filibuster anchors this necessary fence. But it is not a right intended to be abused.
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Robert Byrd

Editor's note · Context

Byrd emphasizes the importance of the filibuster while cautioning against its misuse.

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