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Jerry Lewis: “I wanted to mention that the work of our subcommittee, that is the Subcommittee on Defense, along with MILCON, got their…”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2003
I wanted to mention that the work of our subcommittee, that is the Subcommittee on Defense, along with MILCON, got their work done last year for the 2003 year; and it is largely because of the very fine relationship we have with our professional staff and with the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Obey), the ranking member. Just the day before yesterday in our meeting, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, responding to the needs that are within this bill, and this bill includes a $10 billion package which is an additive to the 2003 bill which was not included in that budget relative to some of the costs carrying forward the war on terrorism. It is costing us over $1.5 billion a month, and we are very cognizant of the importance of this legislation in connection with that defense effort.
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Jerry Lewis
California
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Discussing the Defense Subcommittee's work and the importance of a $10 billion package related to the war on terrorism.

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