![]() ![]() The only franchise to field players in every single season since pro baseball began in 1870. This team has literally been part of the American history for over 150 years. And the Braves are a big reason for that. (Applause.)Ītlanta is a great sports city - American sports city. (Applause.)Īnd from the Georgia Congressional delegation, Representatives Bourdeaux, Williams, and Carter are all here. (Applause.)īut I want you to know - Lisa Cupid, the Cobb County Commissioner, she’s got the stadium. ![]() He’s now at the Democratic State - National Committee. And she - she took over from Cedric Richmond, who was, as he says, a Morehouse Man, played baseball at Morehouse. (Applause.) Keisha now works full-time in the Executive Office Building with me, and she’s the best. We’re joined by so many friends from Atlanta, starting with the former Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms. (Laughter.)Īnyway, I have to be careful how nice I am to these guys today, and especially since last night. (Laughter.) I love them.īut, Boss, I thought I was going to be quarantined today. (Laughter.) And these guys beat the Phillies last night 8-7. And like every Philly fan, she’s convinced she knows more about everything in sports than anybody else (inaudible). (Laughter.) And she’s smarter than I am, and she’s hell of a lot better looking. I was telling the guys in - back in the other side of the building that I married a Philly girl. Well, welcome to the White House - (applause) - the 2021 World Champion Atlanta Braves! (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: What a big deal being here for the World Champions.
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