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James Barrett: “I come here tonight for three reasons, three simple reasons: The first one is Madison Finley Barrett, my oldest…”

On the recordApril 18, 2007
I come here tonight for three reasons, three simple reasons: The first one is Madison Finley Barrett, my oldest daughter. The second one is James Edward Barrett; we call him Jeb, Cowboy, my middle son. And the third is Charles Ross Barrett, my baby. I think about them every day. I think about watching my wife give birth. I think about how precious they are. I know it was a tremendous moment for me both physically and spiritually, and I don't think any person can witness something like that and not know that there is a God in heaven. But I think about, Mr. Speaker, my children and my family, and I celebrate for them today. I celebrate for all the families across this Nation and the lives that we will save.
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James Barrett
Republican · South Carolina
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Celebrating family and the significance of life during a speech on the House floor.

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