On the recordOctober 9, 1998
Mr. President, this is a simple effort to conserve 15 acres of land in Morristown, NJ. It is for most Americans a sacred piece of real estate. It is where George Washington spent the winter of 1779. There are few more hallowed grounds in American history. While previous Congresses have saved much of this real estate, this particular acreage is under threat of development. This is a simple authorization. The U.S. Government can either enter into a contract to purchase or receive it as a gift, this final threatened acreage. I am very grateful for this support and bringing this forward today. Finally, Mr. President, I want to mention, while Senator Gorton is on the floor, that in separate legislation in the Interior bill he has authorized a study of all remaining threatened lands from the Revolutionary War, that we no longer have to do this on a piecemeal basis.
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