On the recordJuly 2, 1980
The Soviets, to a degree, respect world opinion. They should be reminded every hour of every day that the condemnation of their actions in Afghanistan is universal and unrelenting.
Robert C. Byrd: “The Soviets, to a degree, respect world opinion. They should be reminded every hour of every day that the condemnation…”
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Speaking on the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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