I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues to support the important work of the Smithsonian.

The Smithsonian has grown to become the world's largest museum, education, and research complex.

One other thing I would add is doing it sooner rather than later means that you are still the Secretary for when we get started on this.

The Smithsonian has grown to become the world's largest museum, education, and research complex.

I think that is really exciting. Two hundred and fifty years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and such an opportunity to reflect on our great nation.

One other thing I would add is doing it sooner rather than later means that you are still the Secretary for when we get started on this.

This is very cool--your pocket guide to the Smithsonian.

I call to order this hearing of the Rules Committee on Oversight of the Smithsonian.

I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues to support the important work of the Smithsonian.

I would like to thank Ranking Member Fischer and our colleagues for being here.

I think that is really exciting. Two hundred and fifty years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and such an opportunity to reflect on our great nation.

I want to thank Senator Fischer and the Members of the Committee for a productive hearing.

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