[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 26, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4166-H4167]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME RAISING MONEY FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

  (Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to stand before 
you today.
  Last week, Republicans and Democrats played our Congressional 
Baseball Game at Nat Stadium.
  The game has been played since 1907. The money goes to charity. We 
raised over $2.5 million, which is a record, and all of it goes to 
charity, local charities, here in Washington, D.C.
  We had almost 30,000 people in attendance, which is great. Most 
importantly, we also set records. I am honored to represent the 
Congressional Republican Baseball Game, and I am called their 
``Skipper.'' I appreciate the way the team played. I appreciate Manager 
Sanchez and the way the Democrats played, but at the end of the day we 
set another record.
  Republicans won 31-11. We now continue to be America's team. It is 
with humility that I accept for the team this trophy. Thank you very 
much.
  Ms. SANCHEZ. Will the gentleman yield?
  Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas. I yield to the gentlewoman from California.
  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Coach Roger Williams and the 
Republican baseball team on their victory. I was proud of the hard work 
and the dedication of the Democratic team and the fact that we scored 
almost twice as many runs as last year. Unfortunately, the Republicans 
also almost doubled their score from last year.
  I often say that music and sports really bring us together, and after 
playing the game for nearly 20 years and coaching the Democratic team 
for the last 2 years, I believe that now more than ever.
  Despite our political differences, Republicans and Democrats came 
together to enjoy America's pastime and raise money for some very 
worthy causes.
  I really do want to give a shout-out to all of the players and 
coaches who put in the time and the effort to make that annual event 
such a great success. As Coach Williams mentioned, together we raised 
more than $2 million for D.C.-based charities and scholarships for area 
students, and that is something that I think we should all be proud of.
  When Democrats and Republicans come together to raise money for 
worthwhile charities and to do good in the Washington, D.C., community, 
we are all America's team.
  Again, I congratulate Coach Williams, and we look forward to the 
rematch next year.

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