Russ Feingold: “today, it is with great admiration that I congratulate the Marquette University Men's Basketball Team on their…”

“today, it is with great admiration that I congratulate the Marquette University Men's Basketball Team on their accomplishment in making it to the Final Four of this year's NCAA Basketball Tournament. Their season was extremely impressive and made folks proud to be from Wisconsin. This was Marquette's third trip to the Final Four. Their first trip was in 1974, and they won the NCAA Championship in 1977. Their hard work and perseverance carried them into this prestigious position, which undoubtedly honored the instillings of Al McGuire, who was the coach from 1964 to 1977 and represents the spirit of this basketball program. With this great accomplishment, Marquette's coach Tom Crean graduates to the honors bestowed on this program in years past and has ignited the strong traditions of success that have long been a part of Marquette. I take great pride in recognizing the Marquette University Men's Basketball Team in their attainment of a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. I wish Coach Crean and the Marquette University basketball team all the best. Wisconsin is very proud.”