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Robert C. Byrd: “We cannot, and should not attempt to use strong-arm methods in our commercial and diplomatic intercourse as a means to…”

On the recordOctober 13, 1972
We cannot, and should not attempt to use strong-arm methods in our commercial and diplomatic intercourse as a means to interfere in the internal affairs of another nation. We would be untrue to our national heritage, however, were we to fail to use every means at our disposal to help alleviate the unfortunate circumstances that afflict the Jews in the Soviet Union.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Oct 13, 1972

Editor's note · Context

Speaking on trade agreements with the Soviet Union and the treatment of Soviet Jews.

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