"The public space is not only where history is retold, but where history actually happened."
"These stories are among the many that make up the story of our country, where democracy survives and continues to thrive."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."
"You seem to be ignoring the National Capital Planning Commission, the Commission of Fine Arts, in your recognition and your comments regarding the Mall."
"The classical tradition is extremely inclusive."
"Summer vacation for many families is being planned as we speak, and if you would listen to those who planned this hearing, you would think that there was no way to visit a national seashore or park th..."
"The parks are dealing with dueling mandates issued nearly a century ago. They constantly have to balance the protection of resources with providing recreational access."
"Never mind the public process and sound science that informed the agency; people want to go outside that process and have legislators put their finger on the scale."
"Both of these plans have sound science supporting the suggestions--something everyone may not like, but it is a nonpartisan view."
"Unfortunately, those who have spoken out on this issue in town have been harassed and in some cases threatened."
"We ask for people to be involved in their government, yet in this situation people are ridiculed, have nails put in their driveway, and in one case photos were taken inside of a home as a threat."
"Nevermind the public processes and sound science that informed the agency--people want to go outside of that process and have legislators put their finger on the scale."