[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 70 (Saturday, April 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E379]
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                      RECOGNIZING U-M DEBATE TEAM

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                            HON. JOHN JAMES

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Saturday, April 20, 2024

  Mr. JAMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the University of 
Michigan debate team for winning the 2024 National Debate Tournament, 
the first in their history. As an alumni of the University of Michigan, 
I am incredibly proud of your accomplishment!
  On April 8, 2024, the 78th annual National Debate Tournament took 
place and in a unanimous decision, the University of Michigan's debate 
team made headlines by bringing home the National Championship. This 
achievement is the culmination of hours and hours of hard work and 
preparation and is truly commendable.
  In the elimination rounds, Michigan bested many other qualified teams 
before defeating Kansas in the championship round. U-M is proving once 
again that our great state of Michigan is yielding the next generation 
of leaders.
  As a Michigan alum, I'd like to extend my heartfelt congratulations 
to the entire U-M Debate Team, Coach Aaron Kall, and the University of 
Michigan. Go Blue.