On the recordMarch 22, 1988
The Soviets have declared that they will get out, no matter what. Fine. Let us see how fast they can do it. They do not need our help in getting out of Afghanistan any more than they had it in getting in.
Robert C. Byrd: “The Soviets have declared that they will get out, no matter what. Fine. Let us see how fast they can do it. They do not…”
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Speaking on United States policy toward the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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