Robert Byrd: “I believe that efforts to change or reinterpreted the rules in order…”

On the recordApril 21, 2010

I believe that efforts to change or reinterpreted the rules in order to facilitate expeditious action by a simple majority are grossly misguided. The Senate is the only place in government where the rights of a numerical minority are so protected. Majorities change with elections. A minority can be right. A minority's views can certainly improve legislation. Extended deliberation and debate are essential to the protection of liberties of a free people.

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Robert Byrd

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Byrd warned against changing Senate rules that protect minority rights.

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Robert Byrd: “I believe that efforts to change or reinterpreted the rules in order to facilitate expeditious action by a simple…”

Editor's note · Context