Jerry Lewis: “I want to especially express my appreciation to my friend, the gentleman from California [Mr. Calvert], who brought this…”

“I want to especially express my appreciation to my friend, the gentleman from California [Mr. Calvert], who brought this amendment to my attention in the first place. In our region in southern California, manufactured housing is a very important employer and a great supplier. A very, very significant percentage of the industry is from our region. There is no question that the industry is going to thrive and survive better if there is a consensus agreement. There is no doubt it is a major employer in our region that provides first-time home opportunity for many, many a family in southern California. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind's eye that the Mcintosh amendment in its current form could be a killer amendment. On the other hand, the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. McIntosh] has indicated that the Senate has a bill that is closer to him. So it is logical to have the Calvert-Roemer amendment go forward so we have a reasonable discussion in conference. I urge the Members to vote against the McIntosh amendment and for the Roemer amendment.”