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Richard K. Armey: “Mr. Speaker, before proceeding to the House schedule, I would like to have everyone's attention for a very important…”

On the recordJune 20, 1997
Mr. Speaker, before proceeding to the House schedule, I would like to have everyone's attention for a very important announcement. My son and my lovely daughter-in-law last night graced me with a new little fishing buddy. David and Laurie Armey became the proud parents of a beautiful baby boy, as yet without a name, my first grandson, my first grandchild. And even though I am not a registered lobbyist, I would like to make a pitch to the new parents. Richard, a great name, a name of kings, presidents, race car drivers and country music singers. I would hope that the distinguished gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Gephardt), the distinguished minority leader, would join me in this lobbying effort to add one more Richard to this world.
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Richard K. Armey
Texas
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Announcing the birth of his grandson and suggesting a name during House proceedings.

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