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On the recordMarch 17, 2017
I ask that the gentleman's words be taken down. I have never had such a vicious attack made on me. But I must admit I was deeply disappointed last night. My congratulations to the young men at Xavier and their coach, but my, my, my, I was disappointed in the quality of our play. We have got a great group of young people playing, but it was not their night. I am sure that I will pick another team sometime as the March Madness continues. What I would hope, though, is we would not have March Madness on this floor next week. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman. Mr. McCARTHY. There will be no upsets.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland
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Mar 17, 2017

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