Outrage over outsourced US uniforms

If they have to wear nothing but a singlet that says USA on it,painted by hand,then thats what they should wear, he said,referring to an athletic jersey. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters at her weekly news conference that shes proud of the nations Olympic athletes,but they should be wearing uniforms that are made in America.

In a statement,the U.S. Olympic Committee defended the choice of designer Ralph Lauren for the clothing at the London Games,which begin later this month. Unlike most Olympic teams around the world,the U.S. Olympic Team is privately funded and were grateful for the support of our sponsors, USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky said in a statement. Were proud of our partnership with Ralph Lauren,an iconic American company,and excited to watch Americas finest athletes compete at the upcoming Games in London.