[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 96 (Thursday, July 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: July 21, 1994]
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                        DON'T CRY FOR ME, BRAZIL

                          HON. SUSAN MOLINARI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 1994

  Ms. MOLINARI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and console 
soccer fans in an important and vibrant section of my district, the 
Borough of Brooklyn.
  Truly, us sport aficionados from Brooklyn have much about which we 
can rejoice. First, the Rangers championship, and the Knicks razor-
close finish made us proud to be New Yorkers. And, contrary to 
expectations the United States did itself proud by hosting a terrific 
World Cup, with great enthusiasm and much participation from American 
fans.
  And this year, before viewers from all corners of the globe, Team USA 
made every American proud by beating the odds and going significantly 
further than even the most optimistic among us could have hoped.
  But also, Mr. Speaker, I would like to join my Brooklyn constituents 
in applauding another amazing team. Another team which beat the odds to 
get further than was thought possible. The team from Italy, former 
Motherland to so many of us here in Congress as well as Brooklyn, made 
us proud in their attempt to be the first team ever to win four World 
Cup championships.
  After a dramatic one-goal victory over Bulgaria in the semifinals, 
the residents of Brooklyn poured into the streets to celebrate the 
valiant and emotional victory of Team Italia. The celebration expressed 
the passion for Europe's most famous team that has earned them one of 
soccer's greatest heritages. Pride and joy filled the streets as the 
``Forenza Italia'' rallying cry was shouted by the spontaneous 
gathering. Freedom of expression was never better exemplified than 
during this outpouring of emotion.
  Unfortunately, the valiant team from Italy, like the courageous team 
from America before it, fell to Brazil. One kick separated both teams 
from the glory of winning, but both teams will for ever be in our 
hearts.
  Even though World Cup 1994 is finished and the team from Brazil was 
crowned champions, the applause for both Team Italia and Team USA's 
underdog efforts will be recognized long past World Cup 1998.
  So, don't cry for us, Brazil--or even Argentina.
  Unless, of course, you are crying: ``Go USA and Forza Italia.''

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