On the recordMay 8, 1997
I am not quite sure. If the soap box derby is racing, I think I might be willing, but if it is orating, I would never want to engage the gentleman in such a derby.
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govinfo.govRichard K. Armey: “I am not quite sure. If the soap box derby is racing, I think I might be willing, but if it is orating, I would never…”
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Responding to a colleague in a light-hearted manner during a debate.
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