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Jerry Lewis: “Let me respond first by expressing my deep appreciation to the gentlewoman for the professional way she is not just…”

On the recordMay 6, 1999
Let me respond first by expressing my deep appreciation to the gentlewoman for the professional way she is not just handling this matter, but the effective service she always provides in the authorization committee connected with our work. I would be pleased to look into this matter, and I appreciate the gentlewoman bringing it to my attention. As the gentlewoman may know, I was previously the chair of the Subcommittee on Technical and Tactical Intelligence, and I continue to serve on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, so I am very much aware of and concerned about our signal intelligence shortfalls. In light of the current conflict in the Balkans and the requirements it has imposed, I do agree that a further review of this matter is appropriate at this time, and I would look forward to working with the gentlewoman between now and conference.
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Jerry Lewis
California
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Addressing concerns about signal intelligence shortfalls during a discussion on intelligence matters.

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