[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 80 (Monday, June 17, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H3580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             2002 WORLD CUP

  (Mr. WALSH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WALSH. Madam Speaker, at the 2002 World Cup in Korea, what began 
as a singular and stunning event, the U.S. Men's team victory over 
Portugal, has become prologue for its current run into the quarter 
finals. No American men's national team has ever reached this point nor 
achieved such success.
  Last night, our guys convincingly defeated their arch rival and 
fellow North Americans, Mexico, 2-0. Mexico also had a remarkable run 
through group play, emerging undefeated, that is until last night.
  Coach Arena, once again, put a team on the field that played with 
conviction and with class. While Mexico dominated possession, our team 
was opportunistic scoring on all its best chances. Goalkeeper Brad 
Friedel was once again outstanding, as was overall team defense.
  Next up, Friday morning, 7:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, mighty 
Germany, a team that is, again, one of the favorites. France, 
Argentina, Portugal, and now Mexico have gone home and our team is 
still playing. Can Germany be next? Join a billion other people for 
breakfast in Korea. Support our guys Friday morning.

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