You mentioned the special election back in 1993 that led to my being sworn in in May of 1994. Actually it started the campaign in 93 and the election and filing all was in 94. When I came to Congress the Democrats had controlled the United States House for 40 straight years. and my district had been held by a Democrat for 19 straight years. So when I won not only did I surprise the national political pundits as always tell people, but I think I amazed my mother in law and my wife both by winning. (02:38–02:45)
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Asserts that Democrats controlled the U.S. House for 40 years before Frank Lucas's election.
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