[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 2, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
BRONCOS SUPER BOWL VICTORY
(Mr. TANCREDO asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute.)
Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, although the rules of the House prevent me
from donning this beautiful chapeau, I will hold it here nonetheless
for the world to see.
Mr. Speaker, last Sunday in front of 75,000 fans in Miami and before
around 800 million or so around the globe, a group of men from Colorado
gave a clinic in the art of football. Of course I am speaking of the
world champion Denver Broncos who convincingly passed, ran, and kicked
for a 34 to 19 Super Bowl victory.
In a football season where many were calling on the NFL to bring back
the instant replay, the Broncos did, and they have matching trophies to
prove it.
This does not surprise anyone from my home State, but others had to
learn the hard way that you cannot beat a balanced attack or a defense
that only allows 25 points during the entire post season.
In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I would like to point out to my
colleagues that no NFL team has ever won three Super Bowls in a row.
Next year, however, this standard of dominance could finally fall, but
only to one team, the Denver Broncos. Speaking as a Coloradan, this is
how it should be. I look forward to coming back to the floor one year
from today and honoring the Broncos again.
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