Political Quotes

“I am delighted to submit this resolution today, along with my Michigan colleague, Senator Stabenow, congratulating the Detroit Red Wings on a hard-fought victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2008 Stanley Cup finals. Last Wednesday night, the Red Wings captured Lord Stanley's Cup for the fourth time in 11 years, marking the 11th Stanley Cup Championship in the Red Wings' storied 81-year history. The 2008 Championship was secured through grit, and the strength of team work. As Kris Draper said after the series clinching win, ``Once again, our resolve came through.'' This resolve, and the winning tradition that spans every level of the Red Wings organization, has been fostered over the years by the Ilitch family, whose commitment to winning championships and to the Detroit community are second to none. The Red Wings season was defined by a physically dominating team that was able to control play at both ends of the ice.”