Political Quotes

“I want to add my voice of sadness and regret for the loss of Pat Summitt. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and the entire Lady Vols community. Pat Summitt was a trailblazer for all American women. I am honored to be a cosponsor of Senators Alexander and Corker's resolution recognizing Coach Summitt's incredible and inspirational life. America lost a true champion this week. It was not just that Pat Summitt was a competitor. It was that she was the competitor. Pat won eight NCAA championships, had 18 Final Four appearances, and won 84 percent of her games--more wins than any other woman or man basketball coach in NCAA history. Like so many athletes, her love of basketball started when she was a young girl. Growing up in Tennessee, she was always playing basketball with her three older brothers in their family's barn house. Rather than discourage and end their daughter's interest, her parents moved their family to a school district that actually had a girl's high school basketball team. They showed how important support can be to a young girl with a dream. Her passion only grew and followed her to college at the University of Tennessee at Martin. But she went without an athletic scholarship because women weren't offered them yet. Still, education had always been important in her family--she had never missed a day of school--and Pat graduated in 1974.…”