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Robert C. Byrd: “Peace talks for the sake of talking can only serve as propaganda forums for the Soviets. America comes with clean hands…”

On the recordMarch 25, 1958
Peace talks for the sake of talking can only serve as propaganda forums for the Soviets. America comes with clean hands to the peace table-let Russia likewise qualify.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Mar 25, 1958

Editor's note · Context

Discussing conditions for summit talks with Soviet leaders.

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