02/23/2016
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"I think from the chair's statement, and you will hear from my statement, there is something that we 100 percent agree on, and that is the Smithsonian has a special place on the Mall and in our Nation."
"But as we all know, more work remains to be done, and the total Federal share of the National Air and Space Museum is going to reach $650 million."
"Furthermore, the Smithsonian's overall facilities condition index rating from the National Research Council is considered poor, and the Smithsonian's backlog of deferred maintenance and repair is esti..."
"Mr. Chair, I will be 105. I might be there, but I will not be serving in Congress, I can guarantee that."