Political Quotes

“H.R. 107, which was introduced by our colleague, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Hefley), directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study regarding the sites and resources associated with the Cold War. The period of history known as the Cold War covered some four decades, from approximately 1945 to 1991. The tension between the United States and the former Soviet Union that marked the Cold War era had a significant impact on U.S. policy, both at home and abroad, and as such, it is a crucial element of our recent history, certainly for most of us who have lived through this time period. Already one site identified with the Cold War, a Minuteman missile complex in South Dakota, has been designated a national historic site. There are numerous sites and resources associated with the Cold War in the United States. The study authorized by H.R. 107 will provide public agencies and private individuals and organizations with recommendations on commemorating and interpreting appropriate sites and resources associated with the Cold War. We support the study authorized by H.R. 107, and recommend adoption of the bill, as amended by the House.”