Political Quotes

“I am holding up in my hands the front page of today's Hartford Courant, which reads ``Perfect.'' It shows a photograph of the University of Connecticut women's basketball team and the score of the game, 70 to 64, over Tennessee. Mr. President, you will certainly appreciate the fact that there is a certain amount of local pride in the Nutmeg State this morning. The women's basketball team completed their tremendous season, 35 and 0. It is the best record ever compiled by a men's or women's basketball team, culminating in the NCAA title against Tennessee. The other team that went undefeated, 34 and 0, was the University of Texas in 1986. What makes this team unique is the intellectual as well as the athletic ability of its players. The star player--I am hesitant to use the word--Rebecca Lobo, was chosen first team All American and first team Academic All American the last 2 years. She is a candidate for a Rhodes scholarship and winner of every Player of the Year Award this season. She has compiled a 4.0 grade point average during her last 2 years at the University of Connecticut and is the No. 1 women's basketball player in the United States. She is joined on that remarkable team that won the championship game yesterday by Jennifer Rizzotti, Kara Wolters, Jamelle Elliott, Pam Webber, Nakisha Sales and many other talented players. Rebecca Lobo, Jennifer Rizzotti, Kara Wolters, and Jamelle Elliott were named to the all-tournament team.”