“Most importantly, addressing this crisis of election security demands that Congress must pass the SAVE America Act.”
“If the sides can't resolve an issue, I will have to resolve it.”
“This vital information is for many years been covered up and hidden from you.”
“The American people are beautiful, our great American people. But that all changes right now.”
“Americans expect taxpayer money to be spent responsibly, transparently, and in the public interest.”

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On the recordMay 8, 2003
This is not something new, and the very distinguished Secretary knows that, because I added $1.25 million to the fiscal year 2001 Supplemental Appropriations Bill.
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Robert C. Byrd
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Discussing funding for USDA inspectors related to humane slaughter.

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