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Steny Hoyer: “Seven pounds, two ounces, I understand, of beautiful baby girl. As the father of three young women myself, I know the…”

On the recordOctober 27, 2000
Seven pounds, two ounces, I understand, of beautiful baby girl. As the father of three young women myself, I know the joy of having a daughter. And, of course, I know the gentleman's son well, and he is going to be blessed with his sister. I want to say that I am sure there is not a person in this Chamber or an American anywhere who does not think the gentleman made the right judgment. Congratulations to you.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Congratulating a colleague on the birth of his daughter.

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