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Eni Faleomavaega: “I suppose we have a dream some day that soccer will become truly a sport in America as well and I hope to add rugby as…”

On the recordJune 11, 2002
I suppose we have a dream some day that soccer will become truly a sport in America as well and I hope to add rugby as well in the coming years for our country. I know we love football. I know we love baseball, but I think soccer and rugby ought to be added as well. Again, let us pass this resolution.
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Eni Faleomavaega
American Samoa

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Advocating for the recognition and growth of soccer and rugby in America.

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