October 16, 2003
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> > > > >DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING THE 2003 CHICAGO CUBS
> > > >
> > > > >[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the
> > > > >following statement on the floor of the Senate in honor of the 2003
> > > > >Chicago Cubs:
> > > > >
> > > > >There's weeping on Waveland,
> > > > >And Sheffield is dark,
> > > > >Another sad ending,
> > > > >At Addison and Clark
> > > > >
> > > > >The Cubbies lost the big one,
> > > > >In the very last game,
> > > > >A season so different,
> > > > >Has ended the same
> > > > >
> > > > >There's no joy in Wrigleyville,
> > > > >As the ivy turns brown,
> > > > >But who can forget,
> > > > >The Cubs lit up the town
> > > > >
> > > > >Our Boys of Summer,
> > > > >Were a loveable crew,
> > > > >With Sosa, and Lofton,
> > > > >And Moises Alou
> > > > >
> > > > >Prior, Wood and Zambrano,
> > > > >Threw fire at our foes,
> > > > >And we counted on Farnsworth,
> > > > >And Borowski to close
> > > > >
> > > > >Rameriz, Gonzales,
> > > > >Grudzielanek and Karros,
> > > > >Joined Miller and Bako,
> > > > >To keep the games close
> > > > >
> > > > >Our skipper was new,
> > > > >From the city by the Bay ,
> > > > >But "In Dusty we Trusty,"
> > > > >from opener to closing day.
> > > > >
> > > > >If Baker was the brains,
> > > > >Each win had another part,
> > > > >Our perfect 10, Ron Santo,
> > > > >Was in every Cubbies' heart.
> > > > >
> > > > >America we thank you,
> > > > >For loving the Cubs,
> > > > >For cheering our long shots,
> > > > >In your living rooms and pubs.
> > > > >
> > > > >Now in our despair,
> > > > >There's one thing to say,
> > > > >Spring training is only,
> > > > >Four months away.
> > > > >
> > > > >Next spring when the green,
> > > > >Is back on the vines,
> > > > >Cubs fans will pour,
> > > > >Into the Friendly Confines
> > > > >
> > > > >America don't give up,
> > > > >Don't falter, don't grieve,
> > > > >If you wanna be a Cub fan,
> > > > >You gotta believe
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>
>
>"Happiness is wanting what you have."
>GOD BLESS AMERICA! GO CUBS!!!!!!!
> > > >
> > > > >DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING THE 2003 CHICAGO CUBS
> > > >
> > > > >[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today made the
> > > > >following statement on the floor of the Senate in honor of the 2003
> > > > >Chicago Cubs:
> > > > >
> > > > >There's weeping on Waveland,
> > > > >And Sheffield is dark,
> > > > >Another sad ending,
> > > > >At Addison and Clark
> > > > >
> > > > >The Cubbies lost the big one,
> > > > >In the very last game,
> > > > >A season so different,
> > > > >Has ended the same
> > > > >
> > > > >There's no joy in Wrigleyville,
> > > > >As the ivy turns brown,
> > > > >But who can forget,
> > > > >The Cubs lit up the town
> > > > >
> > > > >Our Boys of Summer,
> > > > >Were a loveable crew,
> > > > >With Sosa, and Lofton,
> > > > >And Moises Alou
> > > > >
> > > > >Prior, Wood and Zambrano,
> > > > >Threw fire at our foes,
> > > > >And we counted on Farnsworth,
> > > > >And Borowski to close
> > > > >
> > > > >Rameriz, Gonzales,
> > > > >Grudzielanek and Karros,
> > > > >Joined Miller and Bako,
> > > > >To keep the games close
> > > > >
> > > > >Our skipper was new,
> > > > >From the city by the Bay ,
> > > > >But "In Dusty we Trusty,"
> > > > >from opener to closing day.
> > > > >
> > > > >If Baker was the brains,
> > > > >Each win had another part,
> > > > >Our perfect 10, Ron Santo,
> > > > >Was in every Cubbies' heart.
> > > > >
> > > > >America we thank you,
> > > > >For loving the Cubs,
> > > > >For cheering our long shots,
> > > > >In your living rooms and pubs.
> > > > >
> > > > >Now in our despair,
> > > > >There's one thing to say,
> > > > >Spring training is only,
> > > > >Four months away.
> > > > >
> > > > >Next spring when the green,
> > > > >Is back on the vines,
> > > > >Cubs fans will pour,
> > > > >Into the Friendly Confines
> > > > >
> > > > >America don't give up,
> > > > >Don't falter, don't grieve,
> > > > >If you wanna be a Cub fan,
> > > > >You gotta believe
>
>
>
>"Happiness is wanting what you have."
>GOD BLESS AMERICA! GO CUBS!!!!!!!
