Jerry Lewis: “I think, as the gentleman knows, it is just possible that reporters…”

On the recordJune 7, 2000

I think, as the gentleman knows, it is just possible that reporters even of an esteemed newspaper like the New York Times do not have access to all of the material that might be available that is pertinent to this discussion. I think the gentleman further knows that every Member of the House does have the opportunity to go to the intelligence room, to read the material that is there, that is a clear evaluation of that which has been suggested by a number of sources, some of which are very, very poorly developed sources. I would urge my colleague to take advantage of both your responsibility, but also your opportunity to go to the intelligence room and read that material for literally the protection of America's involvement, and so I would appreciate my colleague considering that.

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Jerry Lewis

California

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govinfo.gov

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Discussing the importance of accessing intelligence materials during a House debate.

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Jerry Lewis: “I think, as the gentleman knows, it is just possible that reporters even of an esteemed newspaper like the New York…”

Editor's note · Context