Barbara Mikulski: “I can't thank you more for making this the topic of our initial hearings and I look forward to working with you this…”

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

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.