I stand for strict economy in governmental affairs.
Harry F. Byrd Quotes
The State of Virginia is similar to a great business corporation... and should be conducted with the same efficiency and economy as any private business.
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| Birth: | 10th June, 1887 |
| Death: | 20th October, 1966 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Politician |
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Harry Flood Byrd, Sr. was born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA. He was an American politician of the Democratic Party in Virginia. He was the leader of the "conservative coalition" in the United States Senate, which largely blocked most liberal legislation after 1937. He was elected to the Virginia State Senate from 1916-1924 and 1924-1926. He was elected the 50th Governor of Virginia from 1926-1930. He served as a United States Senator from Virginia, 1933 until 1965.
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