Political Quotes

“75 years ago yesterday, the U.S. conducted the first nuclear test on American soil--the detonation of a one-kiloton nuclear device in an area known as Frenchman Flat at the Nevada Test Site. Conducted in extraordinary secrecy, this first nuclear testing program, known as Project Nutmeg, was representative of the efforts of countless Americans in the 50 year struggle we know as the Cold War. Lasting half a century, the Cold War was the longest sustained conflict in U.S. history. The nuclear capabilities of our enemy posed literally an existential threat to our Nation. The threat of mass destruction left a permanent mark on American life. The U.S. prevailed over this grave threat, through the technological achievement, patriotism, and sacrifice of the people of the great State of Nevada, and of others throughout the Nation. It has been 18 years since the Malta Conference that marked the end of the Cold War, yet the contributions and sacrifices of generations of Americans have largely gone unrecognized. The time has come to recognize and honor those Americans who toiled in relative obscurity to bring us victory during this most dangerous conflict in our Nation's history. Today I introduce a bill that requires the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to identify sites and resources to commemorate heroes of the Cold War, and to interpret the Cold War for future generations.”