Matteo Renzi: “Could I ask our Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Livingood, to join us here in the well, please. Mr. Speaker, last night at…”

“Could I ask our Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Livingood, to join us here in the well, please. Mr. Speaker, last night at Gallaudet University on their gridiron, a group of Republicans and Democrats in bipartisan fashion came together and a little magic took place. A group of ragtag old football players among the cold and the rain and the blood and the guts went against the Capitol Police, some 20 years younger, some 7 inches taller, some 50 pounds heavier, and we won, 14-14. But what also took place was that a bunch of United States Congressmen and other friends on this Hill who both played and did not play raised over $40,000 for the families of those police officers who gave their lives to protect each and every one of us. We were coached in probably what might be his last game by the legendary Coach Tom Osborne of Nebraska. It really, truly shows that when Republicans and Democrats come together, no matter what, we can fight for a great cause and nobody can beat us. On behalf of all our colleagues, Mr. Livingood, this is for you guys, you can keep it for 6 months, and then we want it in the Speaker's lobby. Thank you so much. ____________________”