Robert C. Byrd: “So, Mr. Chairman, I say, let us not be like Timon of Athens and learn…”

On the recordJune 7, 1956

So, Mr. Chairman, I say, let us not be like Timon of Athens and learn the truth too late. Let us conserve our resources while there is yet time.

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West Virginia

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Jun 7, 1956

Supporting a committee cut to the mutual security authorization.

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Robert C. Byrd: “So, Mr. Chairman, I say, let us not be like Timon of Athens and learn the truth too late. Let us conserve our resources…”