Cord Byrd: “Romulus was the legendary first King of Rome. It was said that he went up to Heaven during a storm. Others have drawn…”

“Romulus was the legendary first King of Rome. It was said that he went up to Heaven during a storm. Others have drawn the conclusion that it was during an eclipse of the Sun. In any case, it was a historic event. When Joshua had his men march around the walls of Jericho, they blew their trumpets at a given signal and the walls came tumbling down. We are told in the Scriptures that it was a long day, a long day, a significant event, perhaps a scientific event, one about which there has been some debate. I have been informed of a truly significant recent event. I wouldn't say that it is Earth shaking, but who knows? It could eventually be looked back upon as an earthshaking event. Now, what is this all about? The Senator from Maryland, Mr. Sarbanes, is watching and listening with great interest, and so are others. This event, I want to say in the Record and for all those who are watching through that electronic eye, this event was about the coming of Chester Trent Lott III, the first grandchild of our distinguished majority leader, and the baby came with the angels on last Saturday evening. He weighed 7 pounds and 7 ounces--so, you see, those are mystic numbers, 7/7--7 pounds, 7 ounces. He was 19.5 inches in length. Now, these weights and measures are important.…”