Robert C. Byrd: “So, Mr. President, I call on the administration to open Pandora's box.…”

On the recordOctober 15, 1981

So, Mr. President, I call on the administration to open Pandora's box. Let us take a peek. Just let us have a little look into this Pandora's box.

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Oct 15, 1981

Demanding that the administration identify its unspecified future budget cuts, including any to social security.

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Robert C. Byrd: “So, Mr. President, I call on the administration to open Pandora's box. Let us take a peek. Just let us have a little…”