The National Mall is the face of American democracy. Nowhere else on earth is the American spirit celebrated as it is in the two mile stretch of land between the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. Today, the view of America from the National Mall is badly tarnished. Weeds grow where dreams once flourished. Neglect has taken its toll. Great memorials are in a state of disrepair.

Throughout our history, Americans have excelled at working together to solve complex problems. The challenges we face have solutions. The solutions are well-defined. The outcome will define us as a people. And you have a vital role to play.