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Robert C. Byrd: “We, as leaders, must build on the effort if we are to convince the American people that their sacrifice is worthwhile.…”

On the recordAugust 6, 1993
We, as leaders, must build on the effort if we are to convince the American people that their sacrifice is worthwhile. We cannot go to the well again without evidence of some success.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Aug 6, 1993

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Supporting the deficit reduction plan as a first step.

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