On the recordOctober 27, 1990
This package will not be popular. It asks for sacrifice, and sacrifice has fallen into disfavor. But there are times when sacrifices must be made for the public good.
Robert C. Byrd: “This package will not be popular. It asks for sacrifice, and sacrifice has fallen into disfavor. But there are times…”
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Supporting the budget agreement and its deficit reduction package.
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