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Jerry Lewis: “Even though we have accepted this amendment, let me say to the gentlewoman that my colleagues from New York especially…”

On the recordJune 26, 1996
Even though we have accepted this amendment, let me say to the gentlewoman that my colleagues from New York especially have brought this museum to my attention. Between the gentlewoman from New York [Mrs. Lowey] and the gentleman from New York [Mr. Nadler], in whose district this museum is located, they have educated me in a short time. It is a magnificent effort of private funding and the expanding of a very, very important commitment on the part of the people of New York. I am sure we can work with each other and attempt to continue to make progress in the weeks as well as the months ahead.
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Jerry Lewis
California
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Discussing support for a museum project in New York during a floor speech.

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