We have all learned the hard way how our derivatives market has spun out of control over the last decade.

this idea we want this to be based on science, but we also, after it is based on science, want to take action based on science to protect the public.

This is a country that is built on fundamental fairness, and where discrimination is something that simply can't be tolerated.

I think one day in the near future, I believe the members of this committee and everybody that's here today will understand the case of the LGBT community in exactly the same way.

It's time to close the wide civil rights loophole that excludes them.

Does that mean the property is also considered nationally significant for park purposes?

Thank you, Senator Kirk.

Thank you for your testimony. Thank you, for answering my questions.

I'd like to get a better understanding of your specific concerns.

Is this an acknowledgment that the requirements in the Commemorative Works Act are still unworkable?

I wanted to make sure you had a chance to clarify that, for the record.

I appreciate clarification of the Department's point of view.

I look forward to working with the ranking member to bring this bill to the full floor and get it to the President's desk as soon as we can.

The Parks subcommittee will come to order.

Thank you for your very succinct remarks.

Do you know why the Foundation has not been able to reach any of its legislative milestones?

Thank you for holding the hearing and the panel, thanks very much for being here.

I've had people in Colorado refer to it as a game of musical chairs that rolls around once a year when people have to rebid this.