On the recordSeptember 21, 2004
I do not believe that we can overstate the importance or the difficulty of the challenge before the Congress.
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Robert C. Byrd
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Senator Byrd emphasizes the challenge of reforming intelligence organizations.
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