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Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

Floor Speech

Date: June 26, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History Government Budget and Spending


DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2008 -- (House of Representatives - June 26, 2007)

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Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the Interior Appropriations Bill; especially do I support the increase in funding for the National Endowment for the Arts.

I know that we have great concern for National Security, Homeland Security, funding for military warlike activities, education, health, other social welfare issues, infrastructure improvements, job creation and all other aspects of life; however, it is not my feeling that these concerns out-weigh the need to keep art and culture high on our list of concerns.

Art is a connector, a bridge builder, a motivator, a stimulator, an activator and a way for people, especially our children to have experience that otherwise they would never ever have the opportunity to have.

Art is, and should be a great part of every child's learning experience and it is our opportunity to make sure that is available.

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