This is simply ridiculous.
London 2012: US Ralph Lauren uniform made in China
US athletes at the forthcoming London Olympics will wear stylish uniforms designed in the US - but made in China.
The news prompted a rare outbreak of bipartisan agreement, with Republican and Democratic leaders highly critical of the US Olympic Committee.
"I think the Olympic committee should be ashamed of themselves," Senate majority leader Harry Reid said.
The outfits - which cost close to $2,000 (£1,300) - were designed by US label Ralph Lauren.
The classic navy blue blazers, white trousers and skirts, and red-accented ties and berets may have a distinctly American look, but the label inside reads "Made in China", ABC News revealed.
'I am so upset'
That left a sour taste in the mouths of the nation's top lawmakers when they were asked about the affair on Thursday.
House of Representatives minority leader Nancy Pelosi stressed the entire nation was behind its Olympic athletes.
"We take such pride and they work so hard. They represent the very best and they're so excellent, it's all so beautiful," the California Democrat said.
"And they should be wearing uniforms made in America."
Republican House Speaker John Boehner kept his comments brief. "You'd think they'd know better," he said of the US Olympic Committee.
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