July 16, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 119 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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  HONORING WOMEN'S U.S. NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM GOALKEEPER, ALYSSA NAEHER

  (Ms. DeLAURO asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Alyssa Naeher, the 
Connecticut-born U.S. Women's National Soccer Team goalkeeper.
  The United States team once again proved that they are the best in 
the world. And throughout the World Cup, Alyssa--who grew up in 
Stratford, Connecticut, in my district, and played at Christian 
Heritage School in Trumbull--provided crucial play after crucial play. 
None was more important or heart-stopping than her save against 
England.
  By stopping a penalty kick with time winding down, she single-
handedly saved the United States' championship hopes.
  And Alyssa is more than just a champion. She is a role model as the 
team champions the issue of equal pay for them and for millions of 
women and families nationwide.
  Clearly, the time is now for the United States Senate to pass H.R. 7, 
the Paycheck Fairness Act, which has said men and women in the same job 
deserve the same pay.
  What better tribute, my friends, to the talent, to the determination, 
and to the commitment of these outstanding young women.
  Mr. Speaker, again, I congratulate Alyssa. Connecticut could not be 
more proud.

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