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Robert C. Byrd: I do not think it is in the people's interest of this country to rush this bill as it is being rushed.

On the recordMarch 27, 2003
I do not think it is in the people's interest of this country to rush this bill as it is being rushed.
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Robert C. Byrd
Source
congress.gov
Mar 27, 2003

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Senator Byrd expresses concern about the rushed nature of the bill's discussion.

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