Political Quotes

“I must say as the only Member of Congress to be an alumnus of the Lewis and Clark College, as somebody who was born and raised in the Northwest and steeped in the culture of that expedition, I am very pleased and proud that this is coming forward at this time. One hundred years ago in our community, the centennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was celebrated with a world's fair that had a tremendous impact on our community, on the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast. I am optimistic that we can have the same sort of national celebration along the 8,000-mile expedition route. The acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase was more than something that simply doubled the size of the United States. It was a purchase that helped us change our perceptions of our country and how we related to the rest of the world. It was a first step towards the United States becoming a truly global power with its bicoastal borders and the critical mass it had acquired.”