On the recordMarch 3, 1988
We are sent to this body to represent our people and to protect their rights. We are paid to be on hand to register our vote on behalf of our people. We are not paid to avoid the duties of the Senate.
Robert C. Byrd: “We are sent to this body to represent our people and to protect their rights. We are paid to be on hand to register our…”
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Objecting to minority Senators staying off the floor to deny a quorum.
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