[Newt Gingrich's first remarks as Speaker of the House in January 1995].

Newt Gingrich's first remarks as Speaker of the House in January 1995. Gingrich calls on lawmakers to understand each other and the needs of America's poorest citizens. He credits the liberal wing of the Democratic Party for leading the way to ending segregation and points out that Democratic Presid...

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Corporate Author: Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Other Authors: Gingrich, Newt (Speaker)
Language:English
Published: [1995]
Subjects:
United States. > Congress.
United States > Social conditions.
Speeches.
Nonfiction television programs.
Genre:
Speeches.
Nonfiction television programs.
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (2 min., 52 sec.) : digital, WAV file.
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
Newt Gingrich's first remarks as Speaker of the House in January 1995. Gingrich calls on lawmakers to understand each other and the needs of America's poorest citizens. He credits the liberal wing of the Democratic Party for leading the way to ending segregation and points out that Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave hope to a nation in despair. Gingrich suggests the Republicans have much to learn from what Democrats did right then praises the accomplishments of Republican President Ronald Reagan. The remarks were broadcast on PBS's MacNeil-Lehrer Report.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Call Number:M5339 bd.2
Voice 7393
Playing Time:00:02:52
Event Details:
Broadcast on PBS, Jan. 4, 1995.