Robert Byrd: “I believe that amending the Constitution to prohibit the flag desecration flies in the face of every -- face of First…”

Never, in my view, had America been led by such a dangerous head of state.

Let us clearly understand one thing. The Constitution's Framers never intended for the Senate to function like the House of Representatives.

I have said that, as long as the Senate retains the power to amend and the power of unlimited debate, the liberties of the people will remain secure.

Massey mines were cited for 31,000 violations. This means that, on the average during that 10 year period, a miner was seriously injured every other day.