Robert C. Byrd: “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. So is our Nation…”

On the recordMarch 1, 1989

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. So is our Nation strong, as long as our people flourish.

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West Virginia

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Mar 1, 1989

Speaking in support of the nomination of Dr. Sullivan as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Robert C. Byrd: “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. So is our Nation strong, as long as our people flourish.”