Maxine Waters: “I must say that whether it is this issue or debt relief, I have found my colleague to be extremely fair in using the…”

“I must say that whether it is this issue or debt relief, I have found my colleague to be extremely fair in using the power of his chairmanship to make sure that he gives equal opportunity to all of our colleagues with their issues. I am very pleased and proud that we have such a great working relationship and that he indeed has been more than fair, not only on this issue but on many other issues. Let me just say to the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) and to the representatives of the other territories who have spoken today and those who are not here, I am so very pleased that this particular legislation gives them the opportunity not only to support the 50 States circulating commemorative quarter program and to make sure that the District and the territories are included, but it gives an opportunity to speak to the unfairness of a lack of the ability to vote on important issues facing this Nation and its territories and the District, and I am very pleased that the gentleman has had an opportunity here today to remind us one more time that there is much unfinished work to be done as we try and deal with the question of the District of Columbia and the territories.”