Political Quotes

Robert C. Byrd: “Trust has to be earned through integrity. And trust, like man's soul, once gone, never returns.”

On the recordAugust 7, 1987
Trust has to be earned through integrity. And trust, like man's soul, once gone, never returns.
Said by
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
govinfo.gov
Aug 7, 1987

Editor's note · Context

Discussing lessons from the hearings on covert operations and needed changes in law.

Share

More from Robert C. Byrd

Jan 23, 2007

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

congress.gov
Feb 16, 2005

In closing, may I say that the President's request includes $658 million for construction of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.

congress.gov
Feb 16, 2005

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

congress.gov
Jan 23, 2007

Our service men and women, now more than ever, are depending on your leadership to put the military medical system on a new track.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation