Rob Bishop actually said...

"Nothing could be more democratic than an open competition that provides opportunity for comment from both Congress and the public."

"Monuments are civic art that cause us to solemnly reflect on who we are and what we value."

"A traditional man of old-fashioned virtue, President Eisenhower disdained Modernist art and architecture, which he did not believe represented the taste and values of the American people."

"I just want to express my appreciation for you being here. I just want you to know I have an additional burden on me on why we have to come up with a good memorial and do this process properly."