Robert Byrd Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Byrd.

Robert Byrd (1917-2010) was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from West Virginia for over 51 years, making him the longest-serving senator in history. Born into a working-class family, Byrd rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent figure in the Democratic Party. Known for his passionate oratory skills and vast knowledge of Senate rules and procedures, Byrd played a significant role in shaping legislation on various issues, including civil rights and government spending. Despite controversy surrounding his early involvement with the Ku Klux Klan, Byrd later disavowed his past and focused on championing his constituents' interests.

One's family is the most important thing in life. I look at

One's family is the most important thing in life. I look at it this way: One of these days I'll be over in a hospital somewhere with four walls around me. And the only people who'll be with me will be my family.

Robert Byrd


It is money, money, money! Not ideas, not principles, but mo

It is money, money, money! Not ideas, not principles, but money that reigns supreme in American politics.

Robert Byrd

Money

Hitler never abandoned the cloak of legality he recognized t

Hitler never abandoned the cloak of legality he recognized the enormous psychological value of having the law on his side. Instead, he turned the law inside out and made illegality legal.

Robert Byrd

Legal