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• Marilyn K

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  • Lets finally do something for the arts which are needed for the soul!!!!!
• Michael B

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  • The arts are SO important to an all around development of any person...but most importantly to the children of this country. So may of our kids could be on a better track in life with leadership such as this. We need to afford them EVERY possibility!!
• Gregory W

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  • A vibrant and happy society requires investment in the arts, which have been long underfunded by the U.S. Government. Please help us to ensure that the U.S. will be a leader not only in democracy, economics, military affairs, and big-budget, Hollywood culture, but also in less commercial arts, including music, literature, theater, and visual arts!!
• Vince P

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  • As a scientist I believe that humanities are just as important for the well-rounded education of our childrens as are the various disciplines of science. Please support i.
• Jonathan Z

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  • The easiest error to make in times of hardship is to sacrife interest and support in the arts. The arts are, in fact, quite possibly our greatest investment at any time.
• Gail N

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  • This is SOOOO necessary!!!! Now more than ever. The arts create dynamig, well rounded individuals who will be the future leaders of our country. A Secretary of the Arts should assure that the arts remain affordable and available in all segements of society, public and private.
• jeri d

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  • I m a painter in nyc and a grandmother and feel it is finally time to elevate the interest in the arts to this level
• Cynthia S

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• Adrianne L

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  • I am a huge supporter - and I know there are bigger issues right now - but along with education , the arts in this country need some love
• Robert W

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  • So many of us are in awe of your 'Art' Mr. President, of getting America to change. Now bring all 'ART
• Marco N

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  • A civilized society needs a high level or Arts
• Richard L

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  • Its a wonderful idea especially in conjunction with a rejuvenated and vibrant NEA which has been badly depleted.
• Peter G

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  • The NEA & NEH are already in place & stand ready to be elevated to the position they deserve.
• Ryan A. M

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  • This is a critical position to help protect America's culture!
• David A. K

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  • The arts are so important for the well being of our children. Through the performing and fine arts children (and adults) can be provided with a healthy and constructive way to express feelings. This is particularly relevant and important during these times of economic turmoil in the world. Thank you.
• April S

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  • In these challenging times, it is the arts that inspire joy and lift our spirits! A Secretary of the Arts will have this as their focus so the arts won't disappear when priorities need to be established. Thank you.
• Donna N

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  • The arts are a reflection of the culture, and as such, are vital for our image in the world
• Carol S

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  • The ARTS allow the fresh life-giving blood of HUMANISM to flow to and nourish all areas of society, inculuding culture, politics, and the economy.
• Shawn J. M

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  • The voice of the artist, whether it be a choreographer, visual artist, composer or poet, NOW is the time to hear, view and observe the artistic social commentary for America's change.
• Shawn J. M

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  • The voice of the artist, whether it be a choreographer, visual artist, composer or poet, NOW is the time to hear, view and observe the artistic social commentary for America's change.
• Diane K. M
• William K

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  • This is of great importance to place creativity in the forefront of American Life. We won't be racing the world to the top unless we have the ability to envision and create. The arts facilitate the mental agility to envision a new world, both for creators and consumers of art.
• Stacy C
• Stephanie P W

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  • i have spent my life devoted to the arts for childre and no as a retirer for the adult community as well. The creative right brain ,which God has given to us all and which is for most totally under developed is what makes us HUMAN. The arts are expressed using the itelllect and also the emotional side of our being.athe Arts enable us to declare to the world " I AM " in the most positive ways. tHE ARTS MUST GIVE A PLACE OF WORTH TO .ATHE SCHOOLS AND TO ALL ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES. Thanhk yor for allowing me this opportunity to be heard. I
• Stephanie P W

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  • i have spent my life devoted to the arts for childre and no as a retirer for the adult community as well. The creative right brain ,which God has given to us all and which is for most totally under developed is what makes us HUMAN. The arts are expressed using the itelllect and also the emotional side of our being.athe Arts enable us to declare to the world " I AM " in the most positive ways. tHE ARTS MUST GIVE A PLACE OF WORTH TO .ATHE SCHOOLS AND TO ALL ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES. Thanhk yor for allowing me this opportunity to be heard. I
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• Patti H

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  • Yes, We Need A United States Secretary of the Arts -- ASAP -- and an Undersecretary of the Culinary Arts (Alice Waters).
• michael d
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• Margaret I

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  • Thank you
• Stephanie L
• Jane S
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• leslie L

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  • Arts feed the soul, especially in lean times.
• Patricia E

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  • The Arts are food. They nourish the soul. They exercise creativity by playing the mind with the heart.
• Sally F
• Brent B

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  • The arts can save us. Please, make them a priority in your public works programs.
• Nicole P
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• French C

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  • maybe you guys want to spell the future president's name right?
• gail s

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• Suzanne P

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  • Congratulations and please appoint a Secretary of the Arts - it's long overdue

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