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Robert C. Byrd: “Fortunately, the American people are not as naive as some of our friends may think. People are quite capable of seeing…”

On the recordApril 20, 1993
Fortunately, the American people are not as naive as some of our friends may think. People are quite capable of seeing through the smokescreen the minority has thrown up as an excuse of continuing the politics of the past.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Apr 20, 1993

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the Senate minority's opposition during debate.

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