Barbara Mikulski: “We have to ensure that Governor Ridge has the authority to do more than the Drug Czar.”

When constituents come to you, make sure you do not promise results but promise best efforts, that you'll give it your best.

Without a monument to the great women of American history who paved the way for us to fully participate in and shape our democracy, the telling of the American story on our National Mall is not yet complete.

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

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.