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

Do you have records that can be audited by Congress?

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Sep 22, 2003

This is a lot of money. I understand the need to expedite the action, but this does not shield us from the responsibility to ask questions.

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Sep 22, 2003

I don't believe that adequate explanation has been made for this $20 billion on the part of Ambassador Bremer.

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Sep 22, 2003

Should oil receipts be used for that purpose?

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Sep 22, 2003

Karl Rove, the President's political guru, who addressed the Republican Committee Members in January of last year, I believe it was, in California, saying, in essence, that we should make this war on terrorism our strategic centerpiece.

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Sep 22, 2003

I think that we ought to do whatever we can even if it means our eating a little crow.

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Sep 22, 2003

American lives are being taken, and American treasures are being taken to fight a war under a new doctrine, the preemptive strike doctrine.

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Sep 22, 2003

I have to say that I don't think we're doing the right thing tonight.

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Sep 22, 2003

I don't know why you would not want to do that.

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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

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

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Sep 22, 2003

Are there any efforts underway to increase the number of foreign troops in Afghanistan?

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