I think anti-Americanism was a factor. I think that vote was political. It wasn't about a sport. It had do with a political situation to protect the president. It hurts our sport and it hurts our athletes.
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I am optimistic that this unified effort by our softball delegation will show Mr. Rogge and the IOC Members that almost three months after the vote, we remain committed to getting our sport back on the 2012 program, just as we've always been dedicated to growing softball globally and keeping it as a world-class sport that projects the Olympic image and ideals -- especially its promotion of women.Don Porter
We are two separate sports, similar in some respects, but separate, and we want people to understand that. That might have caused confusion before.
Don Porter
It's very disappointing to lose by one vote, especially when there's an abstention, ... I wonder who the 52 are who voted against us. That's my concern.
Don Porter
We provide a lot of softball equipment and technical assistance to China and we are also sending coaches. It is very important to get young people interested in it.
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For too long we have been identified with baseball. We are a completely separate and independent sport and only should be judged on the basis of what is factual and not by association or politics.
Don Porter
I am encouraged by recent media reports that the IOC President has expressed the possibility of reconsideration of the decision in Singapore in that there were precedents for the full IOC to reconsider a decision,'
Don Porter
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