[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 95 (Thursday, July 16, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S8376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    BASEBALL CHOOSES WELL--BUD SELIG

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today I wish to congratulate Bud Selig on 
his unanimous election as the ninth Commissioner of major league 
baseball.
  Baseball is enjoying a renaissance of popularity at all levels of 
play. Participation and interest in youth baseball is at an all-time 
high. Minor league baseball sets new attendance records each year while 
bringing the joy of the sport to smaller communities across our Nation. 
Major league baseball is enjoying unprecedented interest as its great 
players and teams continue their assault on the all-time records.
  As a lifelong fan of baseball, I know Mr. Selig will continue to make 
baseball even more popular for its millions of fans and players from 
youth league through the major leagues. He will also bring considerable 
experience and background to his new post all of which will add to the 
glory of our national pastime. I wish him well. Baseball has chosen 
well.

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