Joe Barton: “It is my sad duty to report to the House that last night in the 50th Annual Congressional Baseball Game, our friends on…”

“It is my sad duty to report to the House that last night in the 50th Annual Congressional Baseball Game, our friends on the minority side eked out an 8-2 victory. We gained 87 seats in the last election. They gained three, but one of theirs is a pitcher from New Orleans, Cedric Richmond. I do want to point out to Mr. Richmond that the congressional salary is $175,000, the major league minimum salary is $350,000; and I know the owner of the Astros and the Texas Rangers. We want to congratulate our friends. I want to tell you how proud I am of the Republican team. We have a lot of new Members. They played really hard. They practiced very hard, but sometimes it just isn't to be. And I want to congratulate Mr. Doyle and his entire team on a victory well earned. I yield to my friend from Pennsylvania.”