Bob Byrd personifies what our Founding Fathers were thinking about when they were thinking about a United States Senate. He brings the kind of qualities that the Founding Fathers believed were so important for service to the Nation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Connects the subject's qualities to the vision of the Founding Fathers for the Senate.
- In plain terms
- He has the same qualities the Founding Fathers wanted in senators to serve the nation.
- What can you take from it?
- Effective service aligns with the original intent of governing institutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did the founders expect from senators?
- How relevant is their vision today?
Another view
Modern politics may not always reflect original constitutional intentions.
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Robert C. Byrd is truly a legend in his own time. He stands larger than life, not only for his accomplishments, but also for his principles.
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Permalink to quote #33 Robert Byrd is already recognized as an American icon. Without question, when history is written, Senator Byrd will hold a prominent place as a Senate legend.
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