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Robert C. Byrd: “I propose that we act with vision to make up for lost years and act to bring the corrosive actions of nature against man…”

On the recordJune 22, 1959
I propose that we act with vision to make up for lost years and act to bring the corrosive actions of nature against man under control. Let us start again to rebuild the productivity capacity of our Nation's lands and waters on an adequate scale.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Jun 22, 1959

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Proposing a youth conservation work program.

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