Robert C. Byrd: “To me, the Constitution is far above any President of the United…”

On the recordSeptember 22, 2003

To me, the Constitution is far above any President of the United States.

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Sep 22, 2003

Byrd emphasizes the importance of the Constitution over presidential authority.

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Robert C. Byrd: “To me, the Constitution is far above any President of the United States.”