Chairman Moran Issues Statement at Hearing on Abuse in Olympic, Amateur Athletics
"Good afternoon, I call this hearing to order. Earlier this year, this subcommittee launched an investigation to examine cultural and systemic problems regarding abuse in the Olympic movement. This subcommittee, which exercises jurisdiction over the
"We began this process in January following disgusting revelations that former
"As we now know, many of our American Olympians who stood tall in representing our nation on the international stage were suffering behind the scenes. Their stories break our hearts and all of the athletes who have come forward to share them are to be commended for their courage.
"I know I speak for both myself and
"Today's hearing marks the next step in our investigation. In order to make recommendations that will be effective and meaningful in driving change in the Olympic movement so that athletes will be able to freely participate in their sports without fear of abuse, it is vital that we understand how this happened: Who knew about the abuse? When did they know? What did they do with that information? And, importantly, why?
"To that end, this subcommittee has sought extensive documentation from the
"Unfortunately, now four years removed from the first Michigan State investigation into Nassar allegations and three years after a
"Joining us today is
"We are also honored today to welcome Senators
"I will conclude my remarks by reminding my colleagues that in light of
"With that, I will turn to the Ranking Member,
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