So maybe this committee should do like a field trip and actually go through these institutions to actually see the full story be told. Because I would contend that many of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have never seen stepped foot in many of these institutions. At least not in a long time. Director Hartik, thank you for being here. Can you please share a little bit about your experience as a historian? Thank you. (00:49–00:55)
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Asserts that many colleagues from the opposing political party have not visited Smithsonian institutions.
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