These stories are among the many that make up the story of our country, where democracy survives and continues to thrive.

I am glad my colleagues have decided to address this topic. It is always good to revisit our previous successes.

The educational role of the Mall is often forgotten by Congress, and I hope we can discuss that as well today.

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.

Madam Speaker, the House Republican version of this bill rolls back existing protections for immigrants who are victims of domestic violence and strips provisions in the Senate version that protect Native Americans and LGBT abuse victims…

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 this summer.

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.

This process has been in the dark, that there has been no transparency.

as my colleague Alan Burr said, we chose to be shot in our foot and not in our head.