Robert C. Byrd: “Seven minutes. Think of that. On an $87 billion request.”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2003

Seven minutes. Think of that. On an $87 billion request.

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Sep 22, 2003

Byrd expresses frustration over limited speaking time regarding a significant funding request.

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