President. as Senators and staffs begin to pack up their materials and move into the new Hart Building. all of us should pause and reflect on why that marble palace was built in the first place. It is simple. It was built to house Members and the growing number of staff who have spilled over into the Carrol Arms Hotel across the street from Dirksen. the Immigration Building. and other facilities. We should also take a moment to reflect on the sad story of the cost of the Hart Buildinga building that was originally supposed to cost $47 million but has been brought to completion at a cost of $137 million. not including the furniture to fill it. $9.5 million. And as we consider my amendment.
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