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Jerry Lewis: It is my judgment that they will be able to go forward with no action by the Congress within the next year, but I have…

On the recordSeptember 24, 1996
It is my judgment that they will be able to go forward with no action by the Congress within the next year, but I have every indication from the committee that they do intend to act. Frankly, I think we are on a fast track.
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Jerry Lewis
California

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Discussing the committee's intentions and actions regarding upcoming legislation.

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