It should be clear from my remarks that Congress has always had, and always will have, lobbyists and lobbying. We could not adeq
uately consider our work load without them. We listen to representatives from the broadest number of groups. . . . They all have a service to fulfill. At the same time, the history of this institution demonstrates the need for eternal vigilance. –Senator Robert Byrd, "Lobbyists" Which statement is the best summary of Senator Byrd’s ideas? a. Lobbying is essential to the proper operation of Congress. b. Congress would be better off if it did not have to deal with lobbyists. c. Congress historically had problems with lobbyists but does not anymore. d. Lobbying offers benefits but must also be carefully monitored.
d. Lobbying offers benefits but must also be carefully monitored.
Explanation:
In the first part of the text, Senator Robert Byrd mentions the presence of lobbyists since the creation of Congress and then points out their benefits and significance when he states the following: "We could not adequately consider our work load without them. (...) They all have a service to fulfill." However, Bird also claims that they should be carefully monitored when he highlights "the need for eternal vigilance" of this group.
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