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The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Representative Robert Kastenmeier (D - Wisconsin) discusses the differences on crime policy that different people have. Not every member views crime and crime problems the same way. They see it from different communities and they see it from different perspectives. One has to remember that John Conyers and his critics do not share the same ideology or response with respect to crime. They view it somewhat differently.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
CU of sign Committee of Judiciary . Committee members in hearing.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Representative William Hughes (D - New Jersey) You see the Senate has developed their agenda. They talk about big ticket items and they have an omnibus bill. Well, we have individual bills that comprise, basically a package which happens to be our agenda on the House side. I happen to believe that many of the bills that we ve passed individually are just as important as some of the bills, most of the bills in that omnibus package.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Senate Committee members in hearing.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Senator Joseph Biden (D - Delaware) I believe if the Democrats and the Judiciary Committee are unwilling to move on at least the major portions of the package, it will not bode well for my party, nor will it bode well for what is a crying need to deal with major violent crime questions.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Ronald Reagan addressing an audience.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Assistant Attorney General Steven Trott, People have a right to expect and government has an obligation to deliver a level of protection that will enable them to feel safe in their communities.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
DO NOT USE African American man being put in police car by cops. (arrest)
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Four tiered prison cell block.
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The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
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The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Paul Duke with brief report. Tip O'Neill swearing in a new Congressman Gerald Kleczka (D - Wisconsin) to replace a deceased Clem Zablocki.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Paul Duke with brief report on funding the Kennedy Center. Reprehensive Gerald Solomon (R - New York) You know the people who enjoy the Kennedy Center, and I enjoy it myself from time to time, are members of Congress, they are diplomats, they are US embassy employees, they are lobbyists, Washington high society. And why should my constituents pay for their culture. I just don t think that s right.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Paul Duke brief remarks that in spring, Congress fancy turns to baseball. Remarks on use of baseball allusions and metaphors in debates. Representative William Dannemeyer (R - California) Congress is going to the World Series of 1919, 1 better. We re not even going to hold the game. We re just going to announce results. Isn t that great. No bill. No committee consideration. Just a spit ball over home plate with no batter.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Paul Duke reports the passing of Senator Frank Church (D - Idaho) from cancer. Ted Kennedy (D - Massachusetts) at the Washington National Cathedral delivering memorial speech, He was true to himself. He was true to America. He was extraordinary as a public leader and a friend. And for each of us, his life will endure as long as our own and as long as our country lives. Shots of mourners, Mrs. Bethine Clark Church. Shot of ministers at front of cathedral.
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Paul Duke signs off.
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Closing credits
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Dachau Concertration Camp
Dachau Concertration Camp. World War Two/Nazi atrocities. liberation.
Buchenwald Concertration Camp
Buchenwald Concertration Camp World War Two/Nazi atrocities. liberation. Gate with slogan "Jedem das Seine"
World War Two - Pacific Atrocities
World War Two - Pacific Atrocities. Very graphic footage of injured and dead soldiers. Recovering bodies, taking finger prints off dead soldier. Great footage of soldiers marching in jungle, soldier gets food, one soldier sits by campfire in rain. Great CU shots of soldiers faces, looking at camera.