Christine Quinn: “I am here to report to the House and to the general public the results of last evening's sixth annual benefit basketball…”

“I am here to report to the House and to the general public the results of last evening's sixth annual benefit basketball game between Members of Congress and the lobbying community here in Washington. I am here also to report that the outcome was a 58-41 victory for the Members of Congress. I would like to mention the players, our bipartisan team of Jeff Flake, Vito Fossella, Harold Ford, Kenny Hulshof, Devin Nunes, Todd Platts, Tim Ryan, John Shimkus, and Todd Tiahrt. In the past 6 years I am also happy to report that the House Members have a 5-1 record after last night's game, but to report after 6 years that the game has raised over $150,000 for charities here in Washington, D.C., particularly the Hortons Kids charity that services inner city young children. Special thanks also, Mr. Speaker, to Mr. Paul Miller and others at the American League of Lobbyists, who worked tirelessly during the year to put the game together. As we go forward in the next year, hopefully we can do bigger and better things.”