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Jerry Lewis: Taking back my time, the fact is that short-term clean CRs have worked from time to time. It is when we get in…

On the recordMay 16, 2000
Taking back my time, the fact is that short-term clean CRs have worked from time to time. It is when we get in confrontations between the administration or between parties that often the process falls apart. Therefore, I strongly urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment, and if it should pass, to oppose the bill.
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Jerry Lewis
California

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Addressing the effectiveness of short-term clean continuing resolutions during a debate.

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