Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, and that any statements relating to the resolution be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 546) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 546 Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History serves to illustrate how the freedom present in the United States and its associated choices, challenges, and responsibilities fostered an environment in which Jewish Americans have made and continue to make extraordinary contributions in all facets of American life; Whereas the mission of the National Museum of American Jewish History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is to connect Jewish people more closely to their heritage and to inspire in individuals of all backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American experience and the freedoms to which all Americans aspire; Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History was founded in 1976 by members of the historic Congregation Mikveh Israel, which was itself established in 1740 and known as the ``Synagogue of the American Revolution''; Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History has attracted a broad audience to its public programs, which explore American Jewish identity through lectures, panel discus…”