Political Quotes

“I wish to join my colleague from Alabama, Congresswoman Sewell, to support this amendment, which would restore necessary funding for preserving our nation's Civil Rights history. This amendment would increase funding by $2.5 million for documentation and preservation of Civil Rights history, as well as restoring $2.5 million for the rehabilitation and preservation of historic sites on the campuses of HBCUs. In my own state of Maryland, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument in Dorchester is currently putting together educational programming in conjunction with the Harriet Tubman State Park, which is slated to open later this year. This National Monument is an important part of telling our American story--especially in light of the fact that, currently, only 26 of our nation's 460 national parks have a primary focus on African-American history. It is our responsibility as federal representatives to come together in order to preserve the history of our nation and its people. We must keep this commitment to preserve the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, and the land and structures that will keep that legacy alive. I encourage all of my colleagues, both Democrat and Republican, to support this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Alabama (Ms. Sewell). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Gallego”