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Jerry Lewis: “I want you to know, Mary, that all of us in this Chamber loved and admired Sonny. Of course, we still do; and, like you…”

On the recordApril 21, 1998
I want you to know, Mary, that all of us in this Chamber loved and admired Sonny. Of course, we still do; and, like you, we miss him dearly. But today we are here as a family to say welcome to you and to Chesare and Chianna and to all the other little Whitakers who are here. Mary, after winning a stunning victory on April 7, you have earned your own place in Congress. We know that you will bring a strong voice, a woman's voice, to your job. Every bit as important to me, you will bring a mother's voice to the House. The citizens of California's 44th congressional district are fortunate to have you as their voice in Congress. They are lucky to have you on their side. Mary, just one last thought from this friend. Sonny would be so very proud of you today. I know in my heart that he is looking down upon us at this moment and he is smiling. So, Mary, it is my privilege to say to my colleagues, welcome to Congresswoman Mary Bono.
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Jerry Lewis
California
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Introducing Mary Bono to colleagues after her election victory.

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