Wayne Gilchrest: “I share many of the sentiments of the gentleman from Minnesota in his concerns about commercializing the Capitol Grounds…”

“I share many of the sentiments of the gentleman from Minnesota in his concerns about commercializing the Capitol Grounds and also I share the concerns of the gentlewoman from Colorado for the same reason. This will not specifically be on the Capitol Grounds. It is across the street and to the rear of the Senate office buildings, so we will not see any motor vehicles right here directly on the Capitol Grounds. I would also like to reemphasize two areas that the gentleman from Minnesota emphasized, as far as these motor vehicles will not be able to use this particular display for profit or for commercializing any of their products. It is the 100-year anniversary of the automobile in the United States, and I know we have troubles through the years as far as gas taxes are concerned, gas crises are concerned, environmental issues are concerned. It is not my intent nor is it the intent of this committee to demean the Capitol Grounds in any way, shape or form by sponsoring motor vehicles and expending more gasoline products. That is exactly the opposite of what we are trying to do.”