[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E683]
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              ANTICIPATING U.S. VS. WALES IN THE WORLD CUP

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 28, 2022

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer congratulations 
ahead of this year's World Cup in November. For the first time in 8 
years, the U.S. men's national soccer team has qualified for the most 
important tournament in world soccer. As the Chairman of the 
Congressional Friends of Wales Caucus, I would also like to 
congratulate Wales on reaching the World Cup for the first time since 
1958.
  The historic links between the United States and Wales are very 
strong. The Welsh were among the early settlers to North America to 
pursue religious liberty and the opportunity to create a better life 
for themselves and their descendants. At least five signers of the 
Declaration of Independence had a Welsh background, including its 
primary author, Thomas Jefferson. By now there are endless links 
between the United States and Wales, from economic to academic to 
cultural connections.
  On November 21, 2022, a new link will be created. The countries will 
face each other in the first match of their World Cup campaigns--and it 
will be the first time the United States and Wales have faced each 
other in a World Cup. This day will be a special day for Americans, 
Welsh, and Welsh-Americans all around the world to come together and 
celebrate what both countries have achieved.
  As one of the millions of Welsh-Americans, I look forward to cheering 
both countries in the World Cup--albeit on November 21 I will be 
supporting the United States.

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