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Thomas Foley: “I salute you. I salute your team. I salute the parents, the coaches, all of those in the athletic department that…”

On the recordApril 11, 2002
I salute you. I salute your team. I salute the parents, the coaches, all of those in the athletic department that support us. Because it does take a colossal effort to move the enthusiasm to the level where you reach a national championship. So I salute the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer) on his phenomenal team and his phenomenal State.
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Thomas Foley
Washington

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Celebrating the achievements of the University of Maryland's basketball team.

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