“Most importantly, addressing this crisis of election security demands that Congress must pass the SAVE America Act.”
“If the sides can't resolve an issue, I will have to resolve it.”
“This vital information is for many years been covered up and hidden from you.”
“The American people are beautiful, our great American people. But that all changes right now.”
“Americans expect taxpayer money to be spent responsibly, transparently, and in the public interest.”

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.

Quotes by year · 2003–2007334 total · peak 2003 (243)
2003: 243 quotes2004: 65 quotes2005: 20 quotes2007: 6 quotes
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

What has become tragically clear is that the United States has no strong plan for reconstruction, and no clear concept for maintaining order.

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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 was one of the 23 who voted against giving the President the power, which the Constitution doesn't give him, the power to declare war.

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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

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

It would have been better if the administration had not alienated our allies through arrogance.

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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

Why is the cost per troop in Afghanistan so much higher?

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Sep 22, 2003

The administration wants $20 billion over which it will have oversight.

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Sep 22, 2003

Would you supply for the record how much we are paying other countries, and what countries and how much to each, to contribute troops to fighting in Afghanistan?

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Sep 22, 2003

We're going to need more time than it appears is going to be provided.

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