WASHINGTON – Retired New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees knows a thing or two about teamwork. And at a recent Florida retreat, he shared some of the lessons learned over his 20-season career with U.S. House Republicans.
Republican representatives held a three-day policy summit in Orlando, Florida last week to discuss various issues of import to the GOP. Nearly 300 people showed up to hear Brees, who played four seasons for the San Diego Chargers and 16 seasons for the Saints.
“In his humble, authentic way, Drew shared his insights on leadership, teamwork, and how we can all use adversity to help mold us and develop our character,” U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Benton, wrote on Facebook. “His advice translates to far more than football.”
“(Brees) said he has learned that the most effective teams are those that genuinely care for one another, and the best teammates are those who are fully committed,” Johnson continued.
The speech was not recorded.
“‘You want your teammates to know that they can expect you will bring your best effort every single day.’ It’s not what you say that matters, it’s what you do. We should all strive more ‘to do our talking through our actions.”’
About 75% of the U.S. House’s 222 Republicans attended the retreat. They discussed upcoming votes on bills the GOP have pushed as well as new issues on which the House majority should consider.
At last year’s meeting, Republicans cobbled together their “Commitment to America” campaign platform, which helped the GOP win a five-seat majority in the House.
“This new House majority, in just a few months, is off to an incredibly strong start,” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, said at a press conference.
In the first three months with Republicans in charge, the House has passed 35 bills.
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