America reacts to Team USA’s Olympic uniforms
Team USA’s Opening Ceremony uniforms were recently met with criticism after it was revealed that American athletes would be wearing clothing manufactured in China. Take a look at what people are tweeting, posting and saying about this controversy.
Team USA’s Opening Ceremony uniforms were recently revealed and met with criticism after it was discovered that American athletes would be wearing clothing manufactured in China.
Team USA’s Opening Ceremony uniforms were recently revealed and met with criticism after it was discovered that American athletes would be wearing clothing manufactured in China.
Take a look at what people are tweeting, posting and saying about this controversy.
U.S. Olympic Committee spokesman Patrick Sandusky: "Unlike most Olympic teams around the world, the U.S. Olympic Team is privately funded and we're grateful for the support of our sponsors. We're proud of our partnership with Ralph Lauren."
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "I am so upset. I think the Olympic committee should be ashamed of themselves. I think they should be embarrassed. I think they should take all the uniforms, put them in a big pile and burn them and start all over again."
House Speaker John Boehner: "You'd think (the U.S. Olympic Committee) would know better."
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi: "They should be wearing uniforms that are made in America."
Actress and human rights advocate Mia Farrow directed a question to Ralph Lauren via Twitter: "Please will you tell us why the U.S. Olympic uniforms are made in China? Why not made in the USA?"
Dara Torres, former American Olympic swimmer: "Wearing the U.S. uniform, going out there to represent the United States, it would be nice if it was actually made in the United States."
Distance runner and Olympic athlete Nick Symmonds: "Our Ralph Lauren outfits for the Olympic opening ceremonies were made in China. So, um, thanks China."
