Scholastic competition—especially college sports—has become an important part of the fabric of our country. And in increasingly divided times, athletic competitions are one of the few things that bring Americans of all backgrounds together. I think many people can agree that college athletics are a patriotic tradition, one that I am proud to have dedicated my 40-year career to prior to becoming a Senator.
Title IX in particular has played a major role in weaving together the fabric of this great American tradition.