One of the country’s best-known Civil War historians says the current divisions in Congress are alarmingly similar to those that preceded our country’s most difficult time. Virginia Tech History Professor “Bud” Robertson says compromise needs to return to Washington, and he fears for the country if it does not.WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story.
[audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/11-25-Robertson-Wrap2-WEB.mp3|titles=11-25 Robertson Wrap2-WEB]Here are Robertson’s full, unedited comments:
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