The Soul of the Senate: Robert C. Byrd | MotionMasters | West Virginia

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The Soul of the Senate: Robert C. Byrd | MotionMasters | West Virginia

Robert C. Byrd had a long and sometimes controversial history as a politician from West Virginia. He may be best noted for his efforts to direct federal funding to West Virginia projects during his 57 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. After viewing this documentary, make your own decision. should Byrd be called "the Soul of the Senate"? Why or why not?
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