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honor of so many that participate in any Olympics is too important to
ignore the remarks today of Senator Lindsay Graham. I don't recall him
being active during the 1996 Olympics. I don't recall Senator Graham
commemorating the Atlanta Games. I still have my commemorative stuffed
icon from the 1996 Atlanta Games.
I strongly believe Senator Graham is out of line in stating a boycott would actually be considered while dismissing the long days of training, the volunteer hours and fundraising to put our athletes in competition in Sochi. Every athlete in the USA hearing those words lost a little of their spirit just hearing those words.
The Olympics are always suppose to be apolitical. It is a baseline for global recognition and platform for peace and understanding. It is time Senator Graham begins to think about the future, the peace that is possible and the willingness of wonderful Americans to help make it happen.
in the House of Representatives
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1996
I strongly believe Senator Graham is out of line in stating a boycott would actually be considered while dismissing the long days of training, the volunteer hours and fundraising to put our athletes in competition in Sochi. Every athlete in the USA hearing those words lost a little of their spirit just hearing those words.
The Olympics are always suppose to be apolitical. It is a baseline for global recognition and platform for peace and understanding. It is time Senator Graham begins to think about the future, the peace that is possible and the willingness of wonderful Americans to help make it happen.
- Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the individuals in my district who have been honored to carry the torch in the Olympic Torch Relay.
- These individuals have distinguished themselves in the community by helping others who have been less fortunate. This group combines people of all ages, men and women for one purpose, to help bring the Olympic flame to Atlanta.
- The Olympics are held only rarely in the United States. We should take advantage of this great opportunity to showcase true patriots of this country. Once again I congratulate these individuals on their achievement.
- The individuals from my district are: James Barefoot, Sauquoit; Darrell Bruder, Rome; John Cribbs, Sidney; Judith Greiner, Clinton; Leo Hofmeister, Utica; Carlton Jarvis, III, Barker; Jeffrey Jost, Wampsville; Derek Macero, Utica; Dick Mattia, Utica; Robert Merritt, Utica; Allen Pylman, New Hartford; Kristina Rico, Rome; Sandy Shivas, Ilion; James Suriano, Sidney; Russell Brooks, II, Utica; Tim Catella, Oneonta; Eugene A. DiFondi, Jr., Utica; Dustin Hite, Camden; Scott Huges, Herkimer; David Jones, Utica; Joe Kelly, Whitesboro; Ward Mack, Sidney; Steven Mac, Utica; Thomas Mirabito, Jr., Sidney; David Rich, Utica; Williams Rys, New Hartford; James Simpson, New Hartford; and Bob Wood, Sauquoit.
