In his special order speech Congresssman Faleomavaega asked, “What is it that Olympian gold-medalist volleyballer Eric Fonoimoana, Junior Seau of the San Diego Chargers, Joe Salave’a of the Tennessee Titans, Edwin Mulitalo of the Baltimore Ravens, Naomi Mulitauaopele of the Utah Starzz, Marcus Tuiasosopo of the Washington Huskies, All-American UCLA discus thrower Seilala Su’a, Yokozuna Sumo Grand Champion Musashimaru, Ozeki Sumo Champion Konishiki, WWF Wrestling Champion Tuifeai, “The Rock”, and heavyweight boxer David Tua all have in common?” 

     “They are all Samoans,” Congressman Faleomavaega said.  “They are Samoan Polynesians who share the same cultural heritage like the Maoris of New Zealand, the Hawaiians or Kanaka Maoli, Tongans, and Tahitians.”
 
     Congressman Faleomavaega went on to say that it is against Samoan tradition to be boastful and arrogrant.  “But as a totally neutral observer, and with all due respect,” the Congressman said, “Lennox Lewis is going to painfully wake up the morning after the fight and count how many ribs he has left.  Then he will wonder if he was hit by a dump-truck or a D-nine caterpillar tractor.” 

     “David Tua has the heart and soul of a true Polynesian warrior,” Congressman Faleomavaega noted.  “He’s got a nasty left hook and a deadly right hand knockout punch.  He weighs about 250 pounds.  He has no neck, and his legs and calves are like tree trunks.”

     Congressman Faleomavaega also expressed his personal thanks and appreciation to the good people of New Zealand.  “I thank all the pakehas and our Polynesian cousins, the Tangata Maohi, for looking after David Tua and his family, and for their acceptance of David Tua.  I say to my Maori cousins — Tena Koutou! Tena Koutou!”

     Congressman Faleomavaega also called upon the Prime Minister of the Independent and Sovereign State of Samoa and the Governor of the U.S. Territory of American Samoa to declare November 11th as National David Tua Day.  “It will be a day that will be remembered by Samoans throughout the world – the Samoan “David” going up against the Goliath “Lennox Lewis” -- and we all know the results of that famous encounter,” Congressman Faleomavaega said.

     In his closing remarks Congressman Faleomavaega said, “I do not know if David Tua is listening to this presentation, but I do know that David Tua is a humble man – never speaks ill of his opponents, and I believe the American people and boxing fans around the world are going to remember him well for his talents, and above all, his sportsmanship-like conduct.”

     “As we say in the Samoan language, Ia pouliuli lou tino, ma ia malamalama ou mata, ma tafe toto ou ala — ou mama na, David Tua,” Congressman Faleomavaega concluded.  “Or in other words,  May your body be as invisible as the air and may your eyes be as bright as the sun.  May you be victorious in battle – all our hopes and aspirations are with you, David Tua.”