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Robert C. Byrd: “I believe that we undermine this Constitution at our peril. I believe that the time has come for us to slow down, avoid…”

On the recordJune 25, 1992
I believe that we undermine this Constitution at our peril. I believe that the time has come for us to slow down, avoid a precipitous action like this, concentrate on our problems, debate openly and honestly our options, and work together to forge a sane and sound solution to our budget crisis.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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govinfo.gov
Jun 25, 1992

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Opposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

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