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Cord Byrd: “I support what the distinguished Senator is trying to accomplish. I think it is about time we let the States know they…”

On the recordMay 8, 2001
I support what the distinguished Senator is trying to accomplish. I think it is about time we let the States know they are going to have to do better; that they are going to have to measure up. I cannot, however, coming from a poor State, summarily cut this off. When I use the word ``summarily,'' I realize we have had 35, 36 years in which to accomplish these things. But I do think they ought to be warned ahead of time.
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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing the need for states to improve performance in a legislative context.

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