“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordFebruary 24, 1994
I have observed on many occasions that she has taken a path and chosen the unpopular approach and voted her convictions--after very careful study. I have noted that she reaches her decisions in matters of this kind after the most careful thought and reflection, weighing the pros and cons, and finally making her decision. She has the courage to stand up for her convictions, and I salute her. Again, here is a Senator from Kansas, who has the intellectual honesty to carefully examine a matter and then reach what she thinks is the right decision and she takes her stand, regardless of its popularity or unpopularity. I admire her and congratulate her for her courage.
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Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
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Senator Byrd praises Senator Kassebaum for her courage in voting her convictions despite unpopularity.

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