On the recordJune 30, 1992
The Founders demonstrated great wisdom in drawing up a constitutional system in which the legislative branch, the branch of the people, had control over the purse. Are we wiser than the Framers?
Robert C. Byrd: “The Founders demonstrated great wisdom in drawing up a constitutional system in which the legislative branch, the branch…”
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Opposing cloture on a balanced budget constitutional amendment.
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