Venerable senator says Kerry needs coal dust on his hands to win West Virg

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Venerable senator says Kerry needs coal dust on his hands to win West Virginia

Sunday, July 18, 2004

07-18) 12:31 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) --

Despite his public dislike for coal, John Kerry can win West Virginia's five important electoral votes by going there and getting "that dirty dust on his hands and on his face," the state's senior senator said Sunday.

Also, said Sen. Robert Byrd, history's second longest-serving senator behind the late Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, "Always, always remember that sovereignty rests, John Kerry, sovereignty rests with the people of this country."

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"Yes, coal is a dirty energy source, but that's what we're trying to do. We're trying to clean it up. I've appropriated money over the years for coal research to make it cleaner," Byrd said.

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"Yes, he can carry West Virginia. He will carry West Virginia if he continues to stand up for the liberties of the people," Byrd said.


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