Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge my colleagues to support H.R. 6394. This bipartisan legislation would authorize a time capsule to be buried on the Capitol grounds to mark the Nation's semiquincentennial. America is turning 250 on July 4, 2026. This time capsule represents one way that Congress will participate in the Nation's yearlong celebration of democracy and freedom. The contents of the capsule will be sealed by the Office of the Speaker of the House, Office of the Minority Leader of the House, and Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate. The contents of the capsule will remain sealed until July 2, 2276, the Nation's 500th anniversary. Representative Watson Coleman introduced H.R. 6394 as a member of the commission, together with an additional 54 cosponsors. The Architect of the Capitol has provided technical input to the commission and would work with the congressional leadership to implement the capsule. I am pleased to have Ranking Member Morelle's efforts and support on this legislation, and I urge my colleagues to support this and vote in favor of H.R. 6394. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”