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Robert C. Byrd: “Empty promises of a resurrection of prosperity through the mantra of election-year tax cuts are a sorry substitute for…”

On the recordJanuary 21, 1992
Empty promises of a resurrection of prosperity through the mantra of election-year tax cuts are a sorry substitute for decisive and effective action now.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Jan 21, 1992

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Calling for an economic stimulus package during the recession.

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