[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 132 (Monday, September 28, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H9092]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                HOSTILE TAKEOVERS WITH A POSITIVE IMPACT

  (Mr. BOEHLERT asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, a previous speaker talked about a hostile 
takeover with negative impact. I would like to talk about a hostile 
takeover with a very positive impact.
  Yesterday the New York Yankees won their 114th game, to set an all-
time record for an American League club. In addition to that, Bernie 
Williams won the American League batting championship with a .339 
average. In addition to that, David Cone, after 10 years without 
winning 20 games, won his 20th game.
  In addition to that, the wonder boy, Shane Spencer, who came up from 
the minor leagues and captivated the hearts of all America, he has more 
home runs per game at bat ratio than Mark McGuire. He got number 10 
yesterday, his third grand slam in 9 days. Joe Torre, that magnificent 
manager, brought them all together under the leadership of George 
Steinbrenner.
  All America is smiling today. Mark McGuire has his 70 home runs, the 
New York Yankees are the American League all-time champion, and I 
invite all the Members to come witness what baseball has to offer 
America in Cooperstown, New York, that mecca of baseball. Come see it.

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