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Robert C. Byrd: “Although we Democrats in the Congress are eternally dedicated to the attainment of certain ideals, we realize that at…”

On the recordJuly 23, 1959
Although we Democrats in the Congress are eternally dedicated to the attainment of certain ideals, we realize that at times we must effect a legislative compromise in order to gain for our people and our country that which is workable and achievable. We are here to legislate, not to make a political record.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Jul 23, 1959

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Discussing the Democratic congressional majority's legislative approach toward the administration.

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