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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Apr 2, 2003

But in the context of news reports that this Administration will seek new tax cuts every year, are there any circumstances, as far as you can envision, in which the Administration would view tax cuts to be risky or unwise?

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Apr 2, 2003

Just yesterday, I believe it was, these waves claimed another victim as Weirton Steel filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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Apr 2, 2003

Temporary tax cuts are being advocated by the President.

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Apr 2, 2003

This is the law with overwhelming bipartisan support that allows import duties to be distributed to U.S. producers.

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Apr 2, 2003

The National Treasury Employees Union cites a cost analysis put together last September by former IRS Commissioner Charles Rossotti, and that analysis said that if the Congress would appropriate an additional $296 million to hire…

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Apr 2, 2003

Apparently, the Department has not learned anything from this experience.

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Apr 2, 2003

So, in essence, you are suggesting, I suppose, that it is cheaper to contract out those services.

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Apr 2, 2003

Unless we raise the debt limits, how can the Treasury Department borrow the money to pay for the President's proposed tax cuts?

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Apr 2, 2003

That ruling by a WTO panel is shortsighted, wrongheaded, and dumb.

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Apr 2, 2003

It seems that the only thing that American industrial workers can count on receiving under this Administration is a pink slip.

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Apr 2, 2003

If the Congress is to appropriate substantial funding for private sector employment opportunities, I expect that you will first provide Congress...

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