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On the recordJanuary 27, 1995
I do. The only thing I will bet is that a California team will win. I share my friend's excitement for the game. This is only the second time in the history of the modern era of the NFL that two teams from the same State have captured their division titles to earn a spot in the Super Bowl. To quote Henry David Thoreau, ``Mankind's progress moves from East to West,'' a phrase that continues to ring true for the NFL in 1995. California teams, fueled by the high-powered, high-scoring west coast offenses and supported by quick, powerful defenses, have taken the game to a new level. The Chargers and 49'ers proudly sit atop the ranks of the NFL and will bring the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy back home to the Golden State for the eighth time in 29 years--twice as many times as any other State. I am sure that my friend from California would agree that this is a remarkable accomplishment.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Celebrating California teams reaching the Super Bowl during a speech on the House floor.

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