Political Quotes

For the past 180 years, the Smithsonian Institution has been committed to sharing objective historical evidence through research and education, not political narratives.

“I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.”

Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, and we must have a careful understanding of how our young people interact with this groundbreaking technology.

“The politicization—even weaponization—of the Department did not start with this administration but has accelerated during it,”