Political Quotes

Robert C. Byrd

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Robert C. Byrd was a prominent Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Senator from West Virginia from 1959 until his death in 2010. He was known for his long tenure in the Senate, where he held various leadership positions, including Senate Majority Leader. Byrd was a strong advocate for the interests of his state, focusing on issues such as healthcare, defense, and infrastructure. His legislative efforts included promoting efficiency in defense acquisitions and improving health benefits for servicemembers through programs like TRICARE. Byrd's influence extended beyond West Virginia, as he played a significant role in shaping national policy during his time in office.

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Sep 22, 2003

I say, to the credit of the President, that he was instrumental in forcing the Iraqis to open their doors, so to speak, to the inspections.

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Sep 22, 2003

You don't have time to make yourself available? Is that what you're saying?

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Sep 22, 2003

I think if that matter were to be put before the American people, they'd vote it down overwhelmingly.

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Sep 22, 2003

We do not need another foreign aid budget, and we do not need another foreign relations department.

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Sep 22, 2003

I think that it's a matter worth consideration that we have people come to this committee who do not represent the administration's line.

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Sep 22, 2003

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

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Sep 22, 2003

When I last had the microphone we talked about the National Guard, and I want to finish my questions along that line.

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Sep 22, 2003

I believe that the best approach for this administration is to garner more dollars, more men, and more expertise from the United Nations.

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Sep 22, 2003

You see, that's not the way we ought to do things.

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Sep 22, 2003

I think of what this spending magnitude would bring to our national priorities--our schools, our healthcare, our ability to fix Medicare or Social Security.

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Sep 22, 2003

I urge you to make provision to call outside witnesses so that the committee will have more than just the administration line.

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Sep 22, 2003

That doesn't sound like a very big army, does it?

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