Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 6108) to provide for partnerships among State and local governments, regional entities, and the private sector to preserve, conserve, and enhance the visitor experience at nationally significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 6108 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Preserving America's Battlefields Act''. SEC. 2. CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD PRESERVATION ACT OF 2002. Section 2 of the Civil War Battlefield Preservation Act of 2002 (Public Law 107-359) is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. ``(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: ``(1) Battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812 and the Civil War-- ``(A) provide a means for the people of the United States to understand our Nation's turbulent first century; ``(B) serve as living memorials to those who fought and sacrificed in these conflicts to establish and maintain our freedom and liberty; ``(C) serve as training grounds for our Nation's Armed Forces; and ``(D) serve as heritage tourism destinations, generating revenue for local economies.…”