On the recordMay 9, 1985
Mr. President, this budget does not meet the test. It hurts those who already are suffering. It hamstrings our ability as a nation to compete in the increasingly contentious world economy.
Robert C. Byrd: “Mr. President, this budget does not meet the test. It hurts those who already are suffering. It hamstrings our ability…”
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Urging opposition to the pending budget resolution.
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