Andre Carson: “I rise today to request that all of the Members join me in welcoming and recognizing the 16 national teams that will be…”

“I rise today to request that all of the Members join me in welcoming and recognizing the 16 national teams that will be competing in the upcoming 2002 world basketball championship for men. For the first time in its 50-year history, the world basketball championship is being held in the United States, and, appropriately, in the basketball capital of the world, my hometown, Indianapolis, Indiana. From August 29 to September 8, Indianapolis will play host to the largest and most prestigious basketball event in the world. In total, 62 games will be played over the course of the 11-day event. It will bring 'Hoosier Basketball Hysteria' of the NBA finals and NCAA Final Four to a new international scene with an expected visitor capacity of 150,000 people from around the world. The importance of continuing international sporting events and fostering positive relationships between countries has never been more important. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I ask that Congress join me in supporting this important resolution.”