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Robert C. Byrd: “But, Mr. President, again I say we cannot police the world. These things go on and on and on all down the river of time.”

On the recordAugust 11, 1992
But, Mr. President, again I say we cannot police the world. These things go on and on and on all down the river of time.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Aug 11, 1992

Editor's note · Context

Opposing a resolution and amendment on U.S. involvement in a European conflict.

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