Political Quotes

Adam Byrd

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Mar 25, 1994

I take this minute to state that I have confirmed with the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Bentsen, the point concerning the revenues that would come in as a result of having these additional personnel. I am informed by Mr. Bentsen that…

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Mar 25, 1994

Today, March 25, 1994, Maj. Gen. Thomas Montgomery, U.S. Army, officially ended United States participation in the United Nations operation in Somalia. As the last of our combat and logistics forces withdraw from that troubled nation, we…

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Feb 25, 1994

It is a few bad actors that cast a cloud upon all the others. I thank the Senator.

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Feb 25, 1994

I call attention to a news story that appeared in the Washington Post on February 19, 1994. The news story carries a headline ``Now Preying in Stafford: The Birds. Vultures Attack Pets, Terrorize Humans With Hitchcockian Menace.'' I will…

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Feb 25, 1994

I know that some of my colleagues are very troubled about this constitutional amendment--and I am directing my comments toward the amendment that is authored by Senator Simon and several other Senators. As I talk with some of my…

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Feb 25, 1994

Let me respond to the Senator. I am not prepared just now to speak on the budget balancing amendment. I will tell you why. At least 2 nights this week I had less than 3 hours of sleep. I have been spending my time studying for the floor…

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Feb 4, 1994

I have a few comments on the second amendment. Alcohol remains the No. 1 drug problem among America's youth. Call it what it is. It is a drug, and its title is alcohol. It makes you drunk. It gives you a hangover the next morning. It…

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Feb 4, 1994

Too many Senators want to leave by 1 o'clock or 12 o'clock or 11 o'clock a.m., on Fridays. That is what gives the majority leader headaches. I sympathize with the majority leader. Here is one Senator that will not object to being here on…

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Jan 28, 1994

I am pleased to cosponsor the amendment being offered by Senators Kassebaum and Simpson. Even though a similar amendment was adopted by the Senate in November, I think we should take every opportunity to reiterate the critical need for…

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