Barbara Mikulski: “I believe that this is an emergency designation.”

I want to recognize her for her leadership in that.

It will be a proud day for our country when every girl who visits the National Mall is able to see herself represented amongst the giants of our national story.

We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred.

We especially thank Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and Vice-Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski for their unwavering support for the NIH.