Our ideals of freedom, set forth and realized in our Constitution, are our greatest export to the world.
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I have been in Congress for more than a half century. I have lived through times of fear and times of hope. Of despair and of achievement. I have seen our government at its best, but today I fear that we see our government at its worst.Robert Byrd
I am very pleased with the court's decision, which I believe to be a great victory for the American people and our Constitution,
Robert Byrd
I want answers - we all want answers - as to why it took so long for rescue teams to get on the ground. There is no excuse for the days of delay and the inexplicable lack of coordination in the response effort, ... We knew the danger was coming. Yet, the government failed to respond. Lives were lost because the government failed to do its job.
Robert Byrd
This incredible American family will undoubtedly once again demonstrate to the nation that they will endure -- and that it is how one lives and not how one dies that ultimately matters.
Robert Byrd
This war is not necessary. We are truly sleepwalking through history.
Robert Byrd
Republicans say West Virginians are looking for change after nearly 50 years of Byrd as their senator. But Capito, in an interview with Gannett News Service in late September, said the odds would be exceedingly against me ... Maybe this is not my time.
Robert Byrd
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