Jerry Moran actually said...

This great Nation needs, deserves, and must support art as do other nations around the globe.

Thank you very much, Madam Chairwoman. That was a superb statement and consistent with the insight that you have provided us for years.

But I am compelled today to ask that you take into consideration the returns we get on our investment in the arts.

Very well done, Mr. Chairman, in your first appearance. I hope there are going to be many, and we look forward to seeing the impact that you...