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Bobby Scott: “Fifteen years ago, President Obama designated Fort Monroe in…”

Featuring: Bobby Scott, Democratic | U.S. House Virginia, District 3

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Rep. Scott Highlights History of Fort Monroe & Trump Administration's Whitewashing of National Parks

Published | Video Starts at 00:12

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, ranking Member, for the opportunity to participate today. And I thank all of our witnesses, particularly Mr. Glasgow from Preservation Virginia. Fifteen years ago, President Obama designated Fort Monroe in my district as a national monument. And while it is clear that the land contains an historic fort, the site's significance in other history is less obvious. (00:12–00:18)

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Asserts that President Obama designated Fort Monroe as a national monument 15 years ago.

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