On the recordDecember 3, 1980
Our contract is still good, until January 2. We have a duty to stay here and complete the people's business.
Robert C. Byrd: “Our contract is still good, until January 2. We have a duty to stay here and complete the people's business.”
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Urging the Senate to remain in session to complete legislation before the Congress expires.
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Feb 16, 2005
I cannot support this item unless there are some limitations on it, unless Congress can exercise its power over the purse, as the Constitution provides.
Jan 23, 2007
My top priority will be to learn what challenges the DOD IG office needs to address and to ensure the adequacy of resources required to accomplish its mission.
Feb 16, 2005
Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.
Jan 23, 2007
Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.
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