On 2026-01-09, Representative Donald G. Davis (D-NC-1) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL" in the House. The speech addressed defense.
CELEBRATING EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H594] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, our dynamic band, die-hard fans, Steve the Pirate, Pirate Marissa, and ECU brought it in Annapolis. I am honored to recognize Coach Blake Harrell and the entire East Carolina University football team. Their remarkable back-to-back Military Bowl wins make eastern North Carolina incredibly proud. These victories reflect the hard work, discipline, grit, resilience, and heart that define Pirate football. They represented eastern North Carolina with toughness and determination against a well-respected, well-coached, and talented Pitt football team. Their success is a testament to teamwork, leadership, and the unshakeable belief in one another. Pirate Nation stands united in celebrating what they have accomplished and what is still ahead. Go Pirates. Arrrgh. ____________________