Marsha Blackburn said "Mr. Speaker, I appreciate so much the remarks that have been made about Larry Doby and his career. We recognize the importance of Larry Doby. As the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell) was saying, Jackie Robinson and Shoeless Joe Jackson, and we talk about the importance of having heroes, and these were men who were heroes, and how important that we honor Larry Doby. So I commend my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell) for introducing the resolution." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 16, 2003

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate so much the remarks that have been made about Larry Doby and his career. We recognize the importance of Larry Doby. As the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell) was saying, Jackie Robinson and Shoeless Joe Jackson, and we talk about the importance of having heroes, and these were men who were heroes, and how important that we honor Larry Doby. So I commend my colleague from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell) for introducing the resolution.

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Marsha Blackburn

Republican · Tennessee

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Editor's note · Context

Recognizing the contributions of Larry Doby during a discussion on honoring sports heroes.

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