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Robert C. Byrd: “I believe that the incredible American can deal with the problems of today even though many of them are international in…”

On the recordApril 3, 1980
I believe that the incredible American can deal with the problems of today even though many of them are international in scope. I think Americans will make it and we will not go under by any means. I think we, today, as we always have, hold the destiny of this country in our hands.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Apr 3, 1980

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Remarks on American confidence before the Easter period.

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