Robert C. Byrd said "I am against it. I am for the legislative branch of government first, last, and all the time." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 22, 2003

I am against it. I am for the legislative branch of government first, last, and all the time.

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Robert C. Byrd

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Senator Byrd expresses caution about expanding executive authority.

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