Congratulating the New England Patriots for Winning Super Bowl XXXVIII

CONGRATULATING THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FOR WINNING SUPER BOWL XXXVIII -- (House of Representatives - February 04, 2004)

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Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the gentleman from Massachusetts, Mr. Frank, and the gentleman from New Hampshire, Mr. Bradley, for bringing this resolution honoring the New England Patriots for their Superbowl victory to the floor today.

Mr. Speaker, I want to offer my own congratulations to the Patriots for winning Superbowl XXXVIII, their 2nd championship in 3 years. The team has come together again this year, and proven to us that they truly are World Champions.

While some around the Nation may know of our quarterback, Tom Brady, the majority of players on our team are not the superstars found in other cities across the country. However, we in New England know Troy Brown, Tedy Bruschi and Ty Law, not just for their individual accomplishments but for what they are a part of-a team.

Mr. Speaker, Coach Bill Belichick said it best when he reminded the faithful fans that the players "gave up a little of their individuality" for the greater goal. "That's what they did, and that's why they're champions." They have demonstrated to us and the rest of the world that winning a title isn't about statistics and breaking records, but instead about team work and focus.

In addition to the Patriots' coaches and players, the team is guided by a terrific management team. Robert and Jonathan Kraft have worked tirelessly to build a strong organization and they also deserve praise today.

I want to thank each and every player and coach on the team for showing their fans, the country and the world, that old-fashioned teamwork comes out ahead. Congratulations to the New England Patriots and to their fans.

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