ROBERT C. BYRD has never lost an electiona tribute to his resounding support in our State of West Virginia and something very few of his colleagues can say. One reason for this perfect record is that he never fails to work for the future of our Statehe is on the cutting edge of West Virginias needs. and he is fast to respond to new problems. such as border security. and homeland security. with new solutions. Senator BYRDs contributions to this country extend far past West Virginias mountains. He has served as a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee. worked to create a Federal compensation system for black lung victims. worked to secure passage of the Panama Canal treaties. led the effort to pass legislation keeping the Social Security system solvent. worked to ratify the INF treaty with the Soviet Union. went to court to block the recently passed lineitem veto. among many other historic pieces of legislation. treaties. nominations. and resolutions.
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