On the record
Nevada with a population of less than forty thousand has her equal voice with New York with a population exceeding seven million.
Said by
Adlai Stevenson
Source
gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “Nevada with a population of less than forty thousand has her equal voice with New York with a population exceeding seven…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement illustrates the disparity in representation between states of vastly different populations, highlighting a unique aspect of the U.S. Senate's structure.
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