Mark Warner actually said...

"Fort Monroe became a site of hope for thousands of enslaved persons seeking freedom."

"This legislation would authorize the park service to establish a national park presence at the Fort to preserve historic and natural resources for all to enjoy."

"The bill introduced by Senators Webb and Warner empowers the National Park Service and the Fort Monroe Authority (FMA)..."

"Senator Mark Warner and Senator Jim Webb, along with Representative Scott Rigell, have introduced legislation that create a National Park Service Unit at Fort Monroe."