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James Oberstar: I, too, want to again compliment the chairman of the subcommittee, Mr. Gilchrest, for his leadership in bringing forth…

On the recordJune 10, 1996
I, too, want to again compliment the chairman of the subcommittee, Mr. Gilchrest, for his leadership in bringing forth this legislation and for his sensitivity to its significance for young people of the greater Washington area and for young people everywhere. I think this clearly is a worthwhile family event and someday we will probably call this the Steny Hoyer Soap Box Derby Race for Mr. Hoyer's leadership and advocacy of this legislation time and again. I noted with great interest the gentleman's reference to the soap box derby being a family event. As a parent one time of a young aspiring scout when they made these matchbox cars and raced them, I sure hope that the children are doing more of the work in the soap box than the parents are.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Complimenting Mr. Gilchrest on his leadership regarding legislation for a family event.

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