Washington D.C. - Congressman Dan Lungren (R-CA) released the following statement after inspecting the engraving of the National Motto, 'In God We Trust,' in the Capitol Visitor's Center (CVC):

"The CVC is a wonderful addition to the Capitol complex and it welcomes everyone who comes to share in our nation's history. Today the Architect of the Capitol finished engraving our national motto 'In God We Trust,' and they have done a superb job.

"The CVC itself contains a variety of statues including among others Sakajawea, King Kamehananea of Hawaii, Janet Rankin, (the first female member of Congress) and even Filo T. Farnsworth of Utah (the father of television).

"In the midst of these wonderful symbols identifying us as a nation, I felt that an additional element of our nation's history would add to this representation of our common patrimony and would be a reminder of the importance our Founders placed on the guidance of Providence in the birth, development and future of our Nation."

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Congressman Dan Lungren serves as Ranking Member on the House Administration Committee in addition to serving on the Judiciary and Homeland Security Committees