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Robert C. Byrd: “We must recognize that the countries of Asia are now primarily oriented toward Western concepts of independence and…”

On the recordJune 27, 1957
We must recognize that the countries of Asia are now primarily oriented toward Western concepts of independence and freedom. We must draw a perceptive line between what they really want and their occasional demonstrations of friendship toward the two Communist giants ready to descend upon them.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Jun 27, 1957

Editor's note · Context

Arguing against establishing relations with Communist China.

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