CNN The Situation Room December 19, 2013 23:00:00
>> starting from this spring, the dome will be wrapped in scaffolding. congress already approved $59 million for the restoration. still, these costs tend to explode. so can you guarantee that you're not going to go over budget? >> guarantee, that's a big word. we're pretty confident, i'll give you that. >> reporter: it has been meticulously planned, in the works for four years. >> it's just something that hag to happen. there is no more recognizable symbol of the country than the capitol dome or our national flag. >> reporter: the last time the dome was restored was 50 years ago, but architect...
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