Robert C. Byrd: “I hope that the partisanship of an election year is behind us now. The…”

On the recordJanuary 12, 1987

I hope that the partisanship of an election year is behind us now. The issue of national security should never be muddied by partisan politics.

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Jan 12, 1987

Urging bipartisan support for trade legislation tied to national security determinations.

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Jan 23, 2007

Promoting efficiency and preventing fraud in defense acquisitions will obviously be a high priority.

Jan 23, 2007

The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.

Jan 23, 2007

I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.

Feb 16, 2005

The President hasn't requested one dime of his $81.9 billion supplemental for the veterans' healthcare system.

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Robert C. Byrd: “I hope that the partisanship of an election year is behind us now. The issue of national security should never be…”