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Cord Byrd: “I have been in the Senate 42 years, and I have never yet spoken of another Senator behind his back in any critical…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2000
I have been in the Senate 42 years, and I have never yet spoken of another Senator behind his back in any critical terms--never. I once had a jousting match with former Senator Weicker. He called my name on the floor a few times, and so I went to the floor and asked the Cloakroom to get in touch with Senator Weicker and have him come to the floor. I didn't want to speak about him otherwise, without his being on the floor. Frankly, I don't appreciate it. I like to be on the floor where I can defend myself.
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Cord Byrd
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Addressing the importance of decorum and communication among Senators.

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