Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill, which is sponsored by Representative Rogers from Kentucky, establishes the Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument in the State of Kentucky to preserve, protect, and interpret for current and future generations, the historic resources of the Mill Springs Battlefield and its role in the American Civil War. Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski County, Kentucky, was the site of the Union's first decisive victory in the western theater of the American Civil War. Given the Confederacy's presence in the South, the Union's performance in Kentucky was perceived as a pivotal turning point in the war. President Abraham Lincoln articulated the strategic importance of Kentucky by stating: ``I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky.'' This monument designation is a fitting tribute to the historical significance of Mill Springs and an encouraging sign that we can continue to work across political lines to ensure that our most important places are preserved for future generations. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I am now pleased to yield such time as he may consume to gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), the distinguished author of this measure.”