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Jerry Lewis: The gentlewoman probably does not know this, but my first grandchild, being born some years ago, the kids named her…

On the recordJuly 23, 1998
The gentlewoman probably does not know this, but my first grandchild, being born some years ago, the kids named her Katelyn Rose, and since that time I have been in the gardening business. So I want the gentlewoman to know that not only do I appreciate her making this effort, we will try to do everything we can to move the item along and we will be glad to be cooperative with her.
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Jerry Lewis
California

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Expressing support for a colleague's efforts during a discussion.

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