I firmly believe that military service is an unmatched opportunity for leadership skills, for personal growth, and a sense of accomplishment.

D.C. residents are American citizens. I think all of us would agree on that.

I believe, Mr. Chairman, we have a duty to ensure that registering to vote and the practice of voting is simple, accessible for all the American people that are eligible to do so.

Voting is a fundamental civil right, and it should not be infringed upon no matter what your race or ZIP Code is.

The decision that they make for their communities are often overridden by the interests of those who do not live in the District of Columbia, i.e., us in Congress.

Eliminating foreign interference in our local, State, and Federal elections is an issue that transcends party lines...

This is why I reintroduced the John Robert Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in September, because it would restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act.

Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy. Far too often, many Americans confront significant obstacles when they try to exercise the franchise.

It is time to close that gap in our elections to protect our democracy...

The right to vote, as all of us know, is an American democracy cornerstone.

Generations of Americans, many of whom are from my hometown of Selma, Alabama, march, fought, bled, and some even died for the equal right of all Americans to vote.

I agree with my colleagues, both Ranking Member Morelle as well as Representative Torres, that we are looking for a solution to a problem that does not exist.