[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 187 (Friday, December 2, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H8711-H8712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONGRATULATING THE USA MEN'S SOCCER TEAM

  (Mr. LaHOOD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1

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minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise on the House floor to 
congratulate the men's national soccer team on their win this past week 
against Iran at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
  After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, the United States returned 
this year for the first time in 8 years.
  With draws against Wales and England to start the group stage, the 
U.S. needed a crucial win against Iran to advance to the knockout 
stage. The U.S. team delivered a 1-0 victory with a stellar goal by 
Christian Pulisic and a staunch defensive performance from goalie Matt 
Turner.
  I know I join with my colleagues here in the U.S. House of 
Representatives and fans across the country in congratulating the men's 
national soccer team.
  Throughout the World Cup, the team has shown class, respect, grit, 
and patriotism, inspiring a new generation of fans and youth across the 
country. Coach Gregg Berhalter and the entire team have made our 
country so proud. I look forward to cheering them on tomorrow as they 
face the Netherlands.
  Go U.S.A. Beat the Dutch.

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