Cord Byrd: “with reference to Benjamin Franklin, when the Constitutional…”

On the recordNovember 15, 2002

with reference to Benjamin Franklin, when the Constitutional Convention ended we are told a lady approached Benjamin Franklin with the question: Dr. Franklin, what have you given us? His response: A republic, Madam, if you can keep it. That is what is wrong with this bill. That is the problem. The third leg of the trilogy of reasons we have this compromise, which was related to us by the distinguished Senator from Texas, is that third leg, that compromise that he spoke of, which was entered into with the House so that the House could pass this measure over there virtually without debate, that is the leg I think we could improve with an additional 3 months. That is the leg which has the major flaw. That is the leg which has the dagger pointed to the heart of the Republic, which we all love. It is that leg which I think another month or 2 months or 3 months would vastly improve, I say with all due respect.

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Cord Byrd

Florida

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Discussing concerns about a legislative bill and its implications for the Republic.

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Cord Byrd: “with reference to Benjamin Franklin, when the Constitutional Convention ended we are told a lady approached Benjamin…”

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