Political Quotes

“I am proud to recognize University of Iowa's Caitlin Clark, a true generational talent, for her historic achievements in women's collegiate basketball. Clark is a West Des Moines native. In the Hawkeyes' February 15, 2024, matchup against the Michigan Wolverines, Clark became the alltime leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball history. She clinched the record in the opening 2 minutes with three baskets, including a logo 3-point shot. She put up 49 total points that game in the Carver Hawkeye Arena, a new school and personal best. Less than 3 weeks later, during her last regular season game with the Hawkeyes, Clark surpassed ``Pistol'' Pete Maravich's 1970 record for highest number of points scored in the NCAA. To date, Clark has racked up 3,685 career points, more than any Division I player in history, men's or women's. Clark's success is undoubtedly the dividend of her hard work, discipline, and dedication. It seems to have earned her a suffix: ``the first.'' Clark, the first player to record a 40-point triple-double in men's or women's NCAA tournament history. Clark, the first player to drop consecutive 40-point games in the women's NCAA tournament. Clark, the first Division I player to top 3,000 points, 1,000 assists, and 800 rebounds. Clark, the first Big Ten player to win every major national player of the year award: AP Player of the Year, the Honda Sports Award, the John R.…”