The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
The Lawmakers - April 12, 1984
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.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
Paul Duke signs off.
The Lawmakers April 12, 1984
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