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Robert C. Byrd: As long as we have a separation of powers, and checks and balances that are written into this--which you have to live…

On the recordMarch 27, 2003
As long as we have a separation of powers, and checks and balances that are written into this--which you have to live by, which I have to live by, then the liberties of the American people will be secure.
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Robert C. Byrd
Source
congress.gov
Mar 27, 2003

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Senator Byrd defends the importance of separation of powers for protecting liberties.

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