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U.S. congressman loses bet, forced to sing Mets fight song

U.S. Democratic congressman Adam Schiff was forced to sing the New York Mets fight song Friday, after losing a bet with another representative.

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Congressman Steve Israel and his beloved New York Mets after they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers last week," said Schiff, who's from a southern California district (and took part in Thursday's marathon grilling of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton before the Benghazi committee).

"I lost a bet with Congressman Israel, so now Steve, this song is for you."

At the end of the song, which Schiff appeared to sing half-heartedly, he ended it with, "Mr.