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Robert C. Byrd: “The age of military might as a determinant of world leadership has passed. The new age of economic might is upon us.”

On the recordMarch 26, 1992
The age of military might as a determinant of world leadership has passed. The new age of economic might is upon us.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
govinfo.gov
Mar 26, 1992

Editor's note · Context

Urging a transfer of funds from defense to domestic programs.

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