On the recordSeptember 6, 1979
The Senate is not in the business, nor does it have the responsibility under the Constitution, of conducting the diplomatic work of this country.
Robert C. Byrd: “The Senate is not in the business, nor does it have the responsibility under the Constitution, of conducting the…”
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Opposing an amendment tying the timing of Senate consideration of the SALT II treaty to other action.
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