Order. I ask unanimous consent that the chair declare a recess at any time during todays hearing. Without objection so ordered. I ask unanimous consent that [ inaudible ] the subcommittee be permitted to sit with the subcommittee at todays hearing and ask questions. Without objection so ordered. This is a hybrid hearing i want to remind members of key regulations from the House Committee on rules to ensure that the hearing goes mooths smoothly. Members must be visible on screen for the purposes of identification when joining this hearing. Members must also continue to use the video function on todays Software Platform cisco web x for the remainder of the time attending this hearing unless experiencing connectivity issues or other technical problems. If a member is experiencing any connectivity issues or problems, please inform the Committee Staff as soon as possible so you can receive assistance. A chat function is available for members on the web x platform for this purpose and member
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[ applause ] youre watching American History tv on cspan 3 every weekend, during congressional breaks and on holidays, too. Follow us on twitter, like us on facebook, and find our programings and schedule on our website. Cspan. Org history. Between 1892 and 1954, about 12 million i am grants seeking new life in america were taken to ellis island. Today millions of americans take ferry boats each year to visit ellis ivory and the statue of liberty. Up next, we visit to learn about the immigrant experience. Good morning. My name is peter urban and im a park ranger for the National Park service here at ellis island. This island, for many americans, is the place where their american story began. 12 to 13 million americans came to this island and to this building in order to being given the ok to go out and spark their lifes in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Let me talk to you briefly about the island itself. Were 27 acres in size today. In the original form, it was three acres. Small isla