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Jerry Lewis: “Taking back my time, there is little doubt that the voices were almost identical to those that flow today regarding this…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2000
Taking back my time, there is little doubt that the voices were almost identical to those that flow today regarding this issue. There is little question, they did not want us involved in El Salvador or Nicaragua, and there is democracy there today because of America's involvement in part. Colombia has a major problem. They are asking for our assistance. I would suggest that we provide them with a small amount of assistance.
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Jerry Lewis
California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing U.S. involvement in foreign affairs, particularly in Colombia.

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