Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today to offer an amendment which would provide a modest increase to the operation of the National Park Service account. This August 25 will mark the 100th anniversary of our National Park Service. Each year, more than 275 million people visit our national parks. Our national parks, heritage areas, monuments, and historical sights occupy more than 84 million acres of land in all 50 States and are home to more than 1,000 endangered and threatened animal species. My home State of Rhode Island is home to one of the newest units in the National Park Service, the Blackstone River Valley National Historic Park. The Blackstone Valley marks the birthplace of the American industrial revolution and serves as a monument to the growth of our Nation. Sites like Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket and the Museum of Work and Culture in Woonsocket help tell the story of how America became an economic superpower. It is essential that our national park system receives the funding that is necessary to help tell America's story and preserve it for generations to come. Being one of the newest units of the park system, Blackstone relies on long-term partnerships built over several decades in cities and towns as well as other public and private partnerships to help define its boundaries and strengthen its economic and cultural impact.…”