Political Quotes

“I join my friend the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price) and my other colleagues tonight because I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the University of North Carolina's men's basketball team on their latest national championship. As has been already been stated, soon the North Carolina Tar Heels will be raising the school's fourth NCAA basketball championship banner in the rafters of the Dean Dome. In North Carolina, college basketball is as much a part of our culture as barbecue and sweet tea. Children know whether they support Carolina or Duke or Wake Forest or North Carolina State before they can walk, and a good basketball season is almost a birthright in North Carolina. It has been 12 years and a few close calls since Carolina's won a championship, but after a spectacular season, the nets have again been cut and a another championship trophy is in Chapel Hill. In the NCAA champion game in April, the Tar Heels defeated the Illinois fighting Illini 75 to 70 in an outstanding display of teamwork and outstanding talent. Led by the performance of now former players Raymond Felton and Sean May, the Tar Heels played strong basketball on both ends of the court, along with the other members. They were able to make critical baskets when the game was on the line and played tough defense that stifled their opponent when necessary. Just 2 years ago, Coach Roy Williams came home to North Carolina to coach a Tar Heel team coming off an 8-20 season.…”