Political Quotes

“Mr. President, it goes without saying that the history of the American evolution is a major chapter of our Nation's history, of American history. Yet currently there is no single place where a person can go which tells the American story from its colonial past through present day. I believe that there should be a place where visitors can come to learn more about the revolution and can see artifacts, manuscripts, and artwork from this period. I believe there should be an institution dedicated to telling this important story. Today, I am very happy to submit a resolution which not only expresses how important it is to tell the story of the American Revolution and the continuing impact on struggles for freedom, self- government and the rule of law throughout the world, but also to encourage the American Revolution Center in its efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution. The American Revolution Center plans to open the Nation's first museum dedicated to this period. When built, the museum will house such items as General George Washington's original sleeping and office tent and an original Revolutionary-era 13-star flag known as the Commander- in-Chief's Standard. By educating Americans and visitors from abroad, the museum will honor the sacrifices of the Founding generation by keeping the story alive.…”