Can I add to that? I think it will be difficult for U.S. athletes to obtain sponsorship from organizations that are not official sponsors if they too cannot freely indicate that they support athletes or teams; therefore, I think it's necessary to address not merely the use by athletes of these terms, but the use by companies that have decided over the course of particular athletes' lives to support them in their endeavours, whether they go to the Olympics or not. I think if you prohibit it, you'll restrict that type and level of financial support from athletes and teams.
On June 5th, 2007. See this statement in context.