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Robert C. Byrd: “And may I say in closing, Mr. President, that this country deserves no less than the cooperation of both parties in the…”

On the recordApril 19, 1977
And may I say in closing, Mr. President, that this country deserves no less than the cooperation of both parties in the Congress working with the President, and vice versa-the cooperation of the President in working with the representatives of the people in the People's Branch, which is still the voice and the hope of the people.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Apr 19, 1977

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Speaking on congressional cooperation with the President's program.

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