A resolution recognizing the American Revolution Center for its role in telling the story of the American Revolution and the continuing impact on struggles for freedom, self-government, and the rule of law throughout the world, and encouraging the Center in its efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution.

Mr. President, it goes without saying that the history of the American evolution is a major chapter of our Nation's history, of American history. Yet currently there is no single place where a person can go which tells the American story from its colonial past through present day. I believe that there should be a place where visitors can come to learn more about the revolution and can see artifacts, manuscripts, and artwork from this period. I believe there should be an institution dedicated to telling this important story.

Today, I am very happy to submit a resolution which not only expresses how important it is to tell the story of the American Revolution and the continuing impact on struggles for freedom, self- government and the rule of law throughout the world, but also to encourage the American Revolution Center in its efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution.

The American Revolution Center plans to open the Nation's first museum dedicated to this period. When built, the museum will house such items as General George Washington's original sleeping and office tent and an original Revolutionary-era 13-star flag known as the Commander- in-Chief's Standard. By educating Americans and visitors from abroad, the museum will honor the sacrifices of the Founding generation by keeping the story alive.

I am particularly pleased that the American Revolution Center has decided to build this museum in Philadelphia, PA, just steps from Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Carpenter's Hall, and Christ Church. It is fitting that a museum dedicated to telling the rich, detailed story of America's founding should make its home in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Nearly 1 million people are expected to visit the museum, which will be located among the streets and buildings where armies once marched and where people debated powerful ideas about democracy and equality.

As someone who believes that there is much to learn from history, I strongly support the American Revolution Center and its effort to build a Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.

Mr. President, in accordance with rule XXVI(2) of the Standing Rules of the Senate, Senator Isakson and I ask unanimous consent that the Rules of Procedure of the Select Committee on Ethics, which were adopted February 23, 1978, and revised November 1999, be printed in the Record for the 112th Congress. The committee procedural rules for the 112th Congress are identical to the procedural rules adopted by the committee for the 111th Congress.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 222.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to the matter be printed in the Record.