Thomas Daschle: “I congratulate a South Dakota native, Adam Vinatieri, on yet another Super Bowl-winning field goal. These are the kinds…”

“I congratulate a South Dakota native, Adam Vinatieri, on yet another Super Bowl-winning field goal. These are the kinds of heroics South Dakotans and New England Patriot fans have come to expect from Adam. Growing up in Rapid City, Adam lettered in football, soccer, track, and wrestling for the Central High School Cobblers. He was a 4-year letterman as a place-kicker at my alma mater, the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. He actually set the school record for points scored. In the last 30 years, only twice has the Super Bowl been won by a last-second field goal. On both of these occasions, the kicker was Adam Vinatieri. Once again--and certainly not for the last time--he has brought pride to his State and joy to Patriot fans everywhere. I congratulate him.”