[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 24, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H10774]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    SHAME ON THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS

  (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TRAFICANT. Madam Speaker, the Washington Redskins, one of the 
most storied teams in American history: Sammy Baugh, Jurgensen, Huff, 
Taylor, Theismann, Riggins, Monk, Jacoby, on and on. The NFL franchise 
that represents the Nation's Capital, the NFL franchise that represents 
the great courage, tenacity of our great Native Americans, now is known 
as the team that has made Nissan their official vehicle. Beam me up. 
The Washington Redskins now ride a war horse made in Japan.
  Unbelievable.
  Now tell me what is wrong with Ford; how about Chevy, Jeep, Chrysler? 
Do they not matter to America anymore?
  I think the Washington Redskins will realize one thing: No wonder the 
American people consider the Dallas Cowboys America's team.
  Shame, Washington Redskins, shame. My colleagues, this is not meant 
to be a joke. I yield back the balance of all the profits going to 
Japan from products being bought by American people and advertised by 
American celebrities.

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