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Jerry Lewis: “The American people know that, once again, Congress is putting partisan political considerations ahead of the needs of…”

On the recordMay 15, 2008
The American people know that, once again, Congress is putting partisan political considerations ahead of the needs of the American people. In my view, the quickest way to end this political nonsense is to vote `no' on this bill so that we can send the President a bill which is respectable, responsible and can be signed. The chairman knows full well that the bill that was written in the corner of this building by a couple of hands is going nowhere. It is very likely to be vetoed. In turn, he is repeating that very process he was protesting against so strongly not so long ago.
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Jerry Lewis
California

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Discussing partisan politics and a bill's potential veto during a House floor debate.

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