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William Helms: “Forty-eight years. I have only been here 28 years, and I have the same opinion the Senator does about the State…”

On the recordSeptember 19, 2000
Forty-eight years. I have only been here 28 years, and I have the same opinion the Senator does about the State Department. I have said many times how proud I am that the distinguished Senator from West Virginia is a native of North Carolina because he was born there. He moved at a very early age to West Virginia, a State which he has represented ably. But I admire the Senator for many reasons. We don't always agree. But I will tell you one thing. This Senator is dedicated. When I say ``this Senator,'' I mean Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia. He is dedicated to the proposition that this Senate shall operate in an orderly way. He made some remarks today about the unusual character of the way the voting time on this measure was arranged, and I objected to it as he did. I think it ill becomes the Senate. I hope it never happens again.
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William Helms
Republican · New Jersey
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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the Senate's voting procedures and expressing admiration for Senator Robert C. Byrd.

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