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Ahead of today's NFC Championship Game between the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), both known for their sweet tooths and love of chocolate, announced a friendly wager on the outcome of the game.
 
When the Lions win and advance to the Super Bowl, Rep. Pelosi, who represents San Francisco, will send Rep. Dingell’s office See’s Candies and Ghirardelli chocolates. If the 49ers win, Rep. Dingell, who represents Southeast Michigan, will send Rep. Pelosi’s office a variety of Sanders Candy.
 
“The Lions have played with grit and determination all season, and are on a historic run,” Dingell said. “Our fans are the most loyal fans around, and many have been waiting for this their entire lives. I’m looking forward to the Lions making it to the Super Bowl for the first time ever with a hard-earned win in San Francisco and will enjoy watching the Super Bowl game with See's Candies and Ghirardelli from Speaker Pelosi. If the 49ers do win, I’ll be happy to share the best chocolate in the country made here in Michigan with her.”
 
“This season, our 49ers have played dazzling, dynamic, determined and dominant football,” Pelosi said.  “There’s no question that tomorrow, after we take down the Lions, San Francisco will once again claim our rightful place in the Super Bowl.  And when we hoist the Lombardi Trophy, lighting up Las Vegas in red and gold, victory will taste even sweeter as I enjoy Detroit’s finest dark chocolates courtesy of Congresswoman Dingell.”
 
The Lions take on the 49ers Sunday at 6:30 PM ET in Santa Clara.