Robert C. Byrd: “We cannot gorge ourselves with legislation to the point that we cannot…”

On the recordJune 12, 1979

We cannot gorge ourselves with legislation to the point that we cannot force it down the legislative esophagus.

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West Virginia

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Jun 12, 1979

Discussing the Senate's legislative schedule for the remainder of the session.

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Robert C. Byrd: “We cannot gorge ourselves with legislation to the point that we cannot force it down the legislative esophagus.”