Jerry Lewis: “I have little doubt that the people of Florida know just how significant the work that the gentleman from Florida (Mr.…”

“I have little doubt that the people of Florida know just how significant the work that the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Young) has been about all this night on behalf of all of them. To have the chairman of this committee be that responsive at such a critical moment is evidence of the lifelong work of this wonderful man on behalf of his State in this House. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Knollenberg) and I have had a chance to work with him for all these years on the Committee on Appropriations. It has indeed been a pleasure. I have told anybody who would but listen that the one quality of the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Young) that I would hope one day to acquire involves his almost incredible patience, his patience in dealing with us especially in times of crises. At a moment like this, as this very important base measure goes forward, to have him effectively put together the sort of response that we need to have in times of crises for the people of our country is reflective of his leadership. I know that most who have watched his work know just how effective he can be. But at this moment all the people of Florida are aware of that, and he will be here for as long as he wants to be here to continue with that service. It is our privilege to work with him, and it was my great pleasure to spend a little time with him early this morning trying to deal with a few little difficulties last night. I congratulate our chairman on a job well done.”