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Robert C. Byrd: “As progress whittles away at the work force-as machines take over the jobs of men-the problem of unemployment will grow.”

On the recordMay 31, 1960
As progress whittles away at the work force-as machines take over the jobs of men-the problem of unemployment will grow.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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May 31, 1960

Editor's note · Context

Supporting a reduction in the social security retirement age in light of automation.

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