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Women’s World Cup champion U.S. team invited to the Capitol by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

July 8 at 7:21 AM

President Trump may be backpedaling, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) had no hesitation last night in inviting the U.S. women’s national team to the Capitol after its victory in the World Cup.

Congrats to @uswnt for winning w/ strength, unity & patriotism. By popular, bipartisan demand & with @USRepKCastor & @RepLaHood, co-chairs of Soccer Caucus, I’m pleased to invite the players to the US Capitol as a team or individually to celebrate your inspiring victory. u2b50ufe0fu2b50ufe0fu2b50ufe0fu2b50ufe0f

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) July 8, 2019

Pelosi cited the team’s “strength, unity & patriotism” in issuing the invitation along with Rep.