WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) congratulated Vermonters who are among the world’s top athletes competing in the Winter Olympics that formally open today in Sochi, Russia.
“Vermont has a long tradition of excellence in winter sports that we owe partly to our state’s cold climate and mountainous terrain, but also to an outdoor spirit that dates back generations. I would like to acknowledge these athletes individually and wish them the best of luck in pursuing the gold,” Sanders said in the statement printed in today’s Congressional Record.
“Mr. President, Vermont is very proud of the athletes who will be competing in Sochi, and I would like to join the citizens of my state to wish them the best of luck at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games,” Sanders concluded.
To read Sanders’ entry in today’s Congressional Record, click here.
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I heard that Steve Barrett and the DPW are competing in the 500 meter snow removal course. I expect them to get a medal in this and the 2 man sidewalk plow event.
Stay Focused.
“Vermont has a long tradition of excellence in winter sports that we owe partly to our state’s cold climate”
Whaaaaattttt?!!!! Sanders has been right there with Al Gore screaming the sky is falling about climate change.
But I digress. There’s 2 reasons why Bernie is interested in this winter Olympics. One, it’s being held in Russia the country that modeled his political aspirations of Socialism. And two, if these Vermonters become wealthy with Gold Medals and endorsements he can’t wait to TAX their winter socks off.