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Jerry Lewis: “I appreciate the gentleman extending that hand, for there is little doubt that this problem does not know partisan lines…”

On the recordJune 21, 2000
I appreciate the gentleman extending that hand, for there is little doubt that this problem does not know partisan lines and to be able to work together with him dealing with EPA would be very helpful to me and much appreciated.
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Jerry Lewis
California

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Expressing gratitude for bipartisan cooperation on environmental issues.

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