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Robert C. Byrd: “I warn Senators-and I use that word with trepidation, because when one starts warning Senators, especially when he is in…”

On the recordJune 19, 1987
I warn Senators-and I use that word with trepidation, because when one starts warning Senators, especially when he is in my position, he may put out his fist and draw back a stub.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Jun 19, 1987

Editor's note · Context

Advising Senators to expect late sessions to complete pending legislation.

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