Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 10, 1994
I hope that Senators, in voting, will review this list so that each Senator may see precisely how much moneys will be rescinded from his State's projects before he votes.
Said by
Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Senator Byrd is urging his colleagues to consider the impact of budget rescissions on their states.

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