Jerry Lewis: “first let me say I very much appreciate the interest of the gentleman from California [Mr. Cunningham] in this very…”

“first let me say I very much appreciate the interest of the gentleman from California [Mr. Cunningham] in this very important subject area. I appreciate also or as well his commitment to America's children. I agree that our Federal agencies should cooperate with one another and with State and local governments to continue fighting lead contamination in homes with children. We all know about lead-based paint, and we have taken action against it through public information campaigns and the HUD office of lead-based paint. Furthermore, all consumers have a responsibility to take informed and appropriate action against this new lead hazard of vinyl miniblinds, and in many cases these miniblinds can be replaced for about $10 per window. In the interests of our children's health, I agree that the CPSC should work to keep the Nation's housing agencies informed about this issue, to stay in close cooperation with them and to help end lead poisoning among America's children.”