Political Quotes

Robert C. Byrd: “I regret that our country has gone through this tragic war, which was entered at a time when most free world countries…”

On the recordJanuary 26, 1973
I regret that our country has gone through this tragic war, which was entered at a time when most free world countries, the press, and our own leaders were saying that we could not afford to let Vietnam go down the drain.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
govinfo.gov
Jan 26, 1973

Editor's note · Context

Speaking on the agreement ending the Vietnam war.

Share

More from Robert C. Byrd

Feb 16, 2005

I hope that wherever you can share your views, you will, because it's pretty easy in history to see this.

congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

I will also ensure that the OIG pursues aggressive oversight of contracting issues.

congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

The Department is firmly committed to working closely and openly with Congress in order to protect the health of our servicemembers.

congress.gov
Feb 16, 2005

Why should Congress not have some limitations on this? It is the taxpayers' money.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation