[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E534]
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    CONGRATULATIONS ON THE HARD WORK AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MIDDLE 
           TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY BLUE RAIDER DEBATE TEAM

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                         HON. SCOTT DESJARLAIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2018

  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements and hard work of the Middle Tennessee State University 
debate team.
  The team has achieved great success, the likes few have rivaled in 
the MTSU debate team's long history. While recently in Spokane, 
Washington, the team placed first in the varsity division, and earned 
the top season-long award in the team International Public Debate 
Association format. This year's team has earned five top national 
awards, a regional title, two state titles, and a total of 148 awards 
in this season alone.
  Today I applaud the 25 dedicated students who make up the Blue Raider 
Debate Team. These young men and women of all backgrounds coming 
together to work as a team to accomplish a common goal, serves as an 
excellent example for all of us. Congratulations to Middle Tennessee 
State University and the Blue Raiders Debate Team for representing not 
only their school, but the 4th district of Tennessee in a first-class 
manner.

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