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Jerry Lewis: let me say that we do have a serious problem with PCB's, but also with a number of amendments remaining on this bill.…

On the recordJune 26, 1996
let me say that we do have a serious problem with PCB's, but also with a number of amendments remaining on this bill. Let me say to the author of the amendment it is my intention to accept the amendment, and we will have some discussion, hopefully between now and the time we go to conference. There are some very serious difficulties remaining for the country, as well as, indeed, the world, but I would suggest that we accept the amendment and see if we can move forward.
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Jerry Lewis
California

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Discussing amendments related to PCB issues during a legislative session.

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