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Robert C. Byrd: “Mr. President, I am not concerned about the argument as to "who lost" this or "who lost" that or who lost El Salvador. I…”

On the recordJuly 28, 1983
Mr. President, I am not concerned about the argument as to "who lost" this or "who lost" that or who lost El Salvador. I think to put the question in that context is being politically crass.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Jul 28, 1983

Editor's note · Context

Calling for more information from the administration on its Central America policy.

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