WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the Louisville Cardinals winning the men’s 2013 NCAA National Championship:
“Please allow me a moment to congratulate the Louisville Cardinals for an incredible championship win last night. It was an exciting game, and I know my colleagues from Michigan take great pride in the fact that not just one, but two, of their schools made it to the Sweet 16 this year. But you know, we Americans, we really love a story about someone getting knocked down and picking themselves right back up again. That’s why it was such a great moment to see Kevin Ware cut the net last night. They had to lower the net a bit, as I’m sure it’s a bit hard to climb up a ladder with a cast on his right leg, but let me just say this to him and to the entire University of Louisville, my undergraduate alma mater – well done, you’ve really made your state proud.”
ATLANTA – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks Monday after the University of Louisville Cardinals won the 2013 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship:
“Congratulations to Coach Rick Pitino and the Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball team for their triumphant march to the 2013 NCAA National Championship. Cards fans will always remember this historic season. This team won the Big East Tournament, made a second consecutive trip to the Final Four, and inspired the nation the way they came together to win their last two games for their injured teammate, Kevin Ware. They truly deserve this victory, and Kentucky is proud of them. Go Cards!”