On the recordAugust 1, 1990
I know that it requires, on the average, about $12,500 a week, 52 weeks a year, 6 years in a senatorial term, for a Member of the Senate to prepare himself for reelection if he wishes to continue this public service.
Robert C. Byrd: “I know that it requires, on the average, about $12,500 a week, 52 weeks a year, 6 years in a senatorial term, for a…”
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Speaking on banning honoraria for Senators in connection with campaign finance reform.
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