On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
Well then, why are we going to wait 5 years to do something better if the Senator has something better?
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govinfo.govCord Byrd: “Well then, why are we going to wait 5 years to do something better if the Senator has something better?”
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Questioning the delay in implementing a proposed improvement during Senate debate.
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