J.C. Watts: “The United States National Soccer Team is a perfect example of the American dream. Rising above low expectations and…”

“The United States National Soccer Team is a perfect example of the American dream. Rising above low expectations and defeating the dire predictions of sportswriters and pundits, our soccer team shot and scored their way to the quarter finals of the 2002 World Cup. Like so many other underdogs, the U.S. team proved that, with hard work and determination, success can be achieved and odds can be overcome. The irony in the American victory is the fact that our team defeated Portugal and Mexico, countries where soccer is extremely popular. President Bush put it best when he congratulated our players, saying, "The country is really proud of the team. A lot of people that don't know anything about soccer, like me, are all excited and pulling for you." The performance by the American soccer team this year has been our most successful ever since competing for the World Cup. It is the first time the United States team has made it all the way to the quarter finals since 1930.”