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Jerry Lewis: I do not only acknowledge but state flatly that this is an unauthorized program, and I want my colleague to know that I…

On the recordJuly 23, 1998
I do not only acknowledge but state flatly that this is an unauthorized program, and I want my colleague to know that I intend to make certain when we go to conference that both the House and Senate are very clear on this matter.
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Jerry Lewis
California

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Addressing concerns about an unauthorized program during a conference discussion.

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