Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to the matter be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 222) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 222 Whereas the American Revolution secured the independence of the United States of America, and made possible a vibrant system of self-government based on liberty and equality; Whereas the history and ideas of the American Revolution have sustained the Nation through its moments of greatest peril and inspired many of the greatest achievements; Whereas the American Revolution Center (in this resolution referred to as the ``Center'') is the steward of a nationally significant collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and artwork from the period of the American Revolution; Whereas the Center is actively working to be a ``connector'' to other American Revolution organizations and sites through its website and with collaborative programming; Whereas the Center has committed itself to the establishment of a new ``Museum of the American Revolution'' that is to be built in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just steps from Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Carpenter's Hall, and Christ Church; Whereas the Museum of the American Revolution will be bui…”