This week America has paid tribute to the legacy of the Robert Byrd. The New York Times, in particular, published a nice collection of reflections from politicians, journalists and others paying tribute to his life. While I don't mean in any way to diminish his contribution to American politics and public life, I will always remember him from this speech on the Senate floor towards the end of his career:
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