(CNN) -- The U.S. Olympic Committee says it is too late to remake uniforms that sport "Made in China" labels for the London Games, though vowed Team USA would march in clothing made in America during the opening of the 2014 Winter Games. The announcement Friday was an about face by the USOC a day after it defended the use of the Ralph Lauren designer uniform, which were widely condemned by lawmakers who questioned why the work was not given to the hard-hit American textile industry. "We take seriously the concerns we've heard from members of Congress and the American public regarding the U.S. Olympic Team's Opening and Closing ceremonies uniforms," Scott Blackmun, the USOC chief executive officer, said in a written statement.
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The USOC says "apparel distribution" for athletes begins this weekend
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The committee says uniforms will be made in America for the 2014 Games
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Rep. Steve Israel says he is disappointed the uniforms will not be remade
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Ralph Lauren promises to lead the industry conversation on American manufacturing
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