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Robert C. Byrd: “Let us recognize the fact that Mr. Gorbachev is a new type of leader; that he is trying to change his system. But let us…”

On the recordFebruary 29, 1988
Let us recognize the fact that Mr. Gorbachev is a new type of leader; that he is trying to change his system. But let us be careful that we do not fall prey to our own wishful thinking.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
govinfo.gov
Feb 29, 1988

Editor's note · Context

Urging caution in dealings with the Soviet Union during consideration of a resolution and the INF Treaty.

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