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Major League Baseball has always recognized the influence that our stars can have on the youth of America.
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"Major League Baseball has always recognized the influence that our stars can have on the youth of America. As such, we are concerned that recent revelations and allegations of steroid use have been sending a terrible message to young people"

- Bud Selig

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This quote by Bud Selig talks to the value of Major League Baseball's function in setting an example for the youth of America. Selig is expressing his concern that recent discoveries and allegations of steroid use by some of the league's stars are sending an unfavorable message to young people. He is highlighting the duty of the league to be a positive influence on the youth of America, which any use of steroids is inappropriate. Selig is likewise highlighting the importance of the league's stars in setting a fine example for the youth of America, which any usage of steroids is an infraction of the league's requirements. By making this declaration, Selig is making it clear that Major League Baseball takes its function as a leader in setting an example for the youth of America seriously, and that any usage of steroids will not be tolerated.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bud Selig somewhere between July 30, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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