Mitch Landrieu: “I want to say, on behalf of the senior Senator from Louisiana, Mr. Breaux, and myself, how grateful we are for their…”

“I want to say, on behalf of the senior Senator from Louisiana, Mr. Breaux, and myself, how grateful we are for their remarks and the help our distinguished colleague from Hawaii, Senator Inouye, and our distinguished colleague from Alaska, Senator Stevens, have provided to us. They have both been so instrumental in helping support the development of this museum in New Orleans, LA. I say to both Senators who were going to have the opportunity to be there this morning, and to see their great work firsthand, this museum, this dedication, has exceeded all expectations. We are a city and a town used to hosting thousands of visitors. This museum, the World War II Museum, and now the opening of Pacific Rim Theater have exceeded all expectations. Today as we speak, Stephen Ambrose and a long list of distinguished dignitaries are there. With the support of these two Senators and our entire Congress, we have had contributed $5 million toward the development of this museum and the creation of the Institute of the American Spirit. It is not just our weapons, our tanks, our airplanes, and our assets, it is the American spirit that protects and leads this world for liberty and justice. These two Senators know that. They have contributed mightily. I thank them on behalf of Senator Breaux and myself.”