Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I always knew that Representative Dan Burton was indeed a superstar. I just didn't get a chance to watch him play. Of course, Ed Towns often talks about his days as a star athlete and basketball player. But as a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I am pleased to join my colleagues in the consideration of H. Con. Res. 286, which acknowledges sports legend Earl Lloyd for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago. H. Con. Res. 286 was introduced by our colleague, Representative Jim Moran of Virginia, on January 29, 2008, and was considered by and reported from the Oversight Committee on February 26, 2008, by voice vote. The measure has the support of over 85 Members of Congress and provides our body a chance to reflect on and remember another individual's inspiring story as part of our country's long history of racial integration. Mr. Lloyd's participation in the 1950-51 professional basketball season marked the integration of the National Basketball Association, which has since then become one of the most diverse professional sporting leagues in the world.”