Michele Bachmann: “I thank my wonderful colleague from the State of Wyoming. Madam Speaker, I would like to stipulate, first of all, that…”

“I thank my wonderful colleague from the State of Wyoming. Madam Speaker, I would like to stipulate, first of all, that all Republican women are pro-women and that all Republican men that serve in this Congress are pro-women, as are the Democrat women and the Democrat men in this Congress. A ``no'' vote on the current legislation, which I advocate for, very simply, is a vote to stand up for the pro-life movement, a vote to stand up for traditional marriage, and a vote to stand up for the traditional family. There already are 20 women's museums in the United States, including one affiliated with the Smithsonian Museum and including one right next to the United States Capitol. So why would we be building another? I rise today in opposition to this bill because I believe, ultimately, this museum that would be built on The National Mall, on Federal land, will enshrine the radical feminist movement that stands against the pro-life movement, the pro-family movement, and the pro- traditional marriage movement. The idea of celebrating women is admirable. It is shared by everyone in this Chamber. No one disputes that. And a few of the museum's proposed exhibits are worthy. No one disputes that. I, for one, am honored to be featured in an online exhibit about motherhood that highlights our 23 foster children and our five biological children. However, I am deeply concerned that any worthy exhibits are clearly the exception and not the rule.…”