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Weekly Address: Representing the Best of America in the Summer Olympics
Source: White House
In this week's address, President Obama celebrated the beginning of the Summer Olympics by wishing Team USA the best of luck as they compete on the world stage. The President said Team USA reminds the world why America always sets the example as a nation of immigrants that finds strength by embracing our diversity and finding unity in our national pride. President Obama thanked the American Olympic and Paralympic athletes for representing the best of America. Our Olympians always remind us of our potential – that no matter where you're from, you can succeed with determination and discipline. That's not only the Olympic spirit, but also the American spirit.
Read more: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/08/06/weekly-address-representing-best-america-summer-olympics
I watched the amazing, environmentally-focused opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics last evening and all I could imagine were RW heads exploding. Much of Brazil hosts the Amazon rain forest, where the conservation battle persists today. Am glad to see that the plight was showcased in such a beautiful way.
The U.S. has sent the largest contingent of competitors (total 554 with women outnumbering men this year!!!) among the 200 countries and the new "Refugee Team", and the diversity of our athletes were front and center. All I can say is good luck to all the athletes and GO TEAM USA!
