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Robert C. Byrd: “The doves accurately convey the distaste all Americans feel about the necessity for war, but they do not represent the…”

On the recordMay 23, 1967
The doves accurately convey the distaste all Americans feel about the necessity for war, but they do not represent the overwhelming majority's determination to keep our pledge to the people of South Vietnam until an honorable settlement can be achieved.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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May 23, 1967

Editor's note · Context

Speaking in support of the administration's Vietnam policy.

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