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Robert C. Byrd: “We are slowly separating into a society of the haves and the have nots. Greed thrives. Living for today seems to be the…”

On the recordAugust 6, 1993
We are slowly separating into a society of the haves and the have nots. Greed thrives. Living for today seems to be the dominant lifestyle.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Aug 6, 1993

Editor's note · Context

Speaking on the nation's economic and moral condition during debate on the budget.

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