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.

Ensuring the safety of Afghan nationals who bravely fought side by side with U.S. Armed Forces against the Taliban is not only a moral obligation, but also extends to our national security interests.

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

Last week, I raised this issue with Secretary McMahon, and I’m pleased she agreed to expedite the obligation of the funds for the Alaska Native Education Program grants that Congress appropriated earlier this year.