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Robert C. Byrd: “We soon must give one of two answers-either that America is strong and resourceful enough to impart new vitality into…”

On the recordMarch 19, 1959
We soon must give one of two answers-either that America is strong and resourceful enough to impart new vitality into regions of lingering or mounting joblessness, or that our Nation is powerless or at least unwilling to cope with the problem and to offer hope to the millions of Americans now living in the affected areas.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
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Mar 19, 1959

Editor's note · Context

Urging legislation to aid areas of chronic unemployment.

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