02/23/2009
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"Our primary Federal investment ought to be in financial and technical assistance to citizens, landowners, small businesses, communities, States, tribes, and other nations."
"I would also humbly and respectfully encourage you to embrace collaboration as the agency moves forward."
"I am also puzzled by the fact that the capital improvement and maintenance portion of your budget is slated to receive an additional $50 million."
"As a long time supporter of the arts and sometimes called a struggling artist myself, I look forward to each of you sharing your views on the Federal role in supporting culture in the arts."