Robert C. Byrd: “I think we have an exceedingly important bill. We ought to be allowed…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2003

I think we have an exceedingly important bill. We ought to be allowed to make opening statements.

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Robert C. Byrd

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Mar 27, 2003

Senator Byrd emphasizes the importance of allowing more discussion on the bill.

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Robert C. Byrd: “I think we have an exceedingly important bill. We ought to be allowed to make opening statements.”