Bill Clinton: “The people of the District of Columbia deserve the same respect in…”

On the recordNovember 21, 2000

The people of the District of Columbia deserve the same respect in ordering their local affairs that the people of our States enjoy.

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Democratic · Arkansas

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Statement on Signing the District of Columbia Appropriations Act

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