Political Quotes

partisan considerations have absolutely nothing to do with the quest of D.C. citizens for full democracy

If Congress were to formally authorize something that exists now, the National Veterinary Stockpile, that would send a strong message that this is a necessary national asset.

It has mattered to me because there are two great American constitutional principles that are at the heart of the cause of D.C. statehood and that are violated every day in the current treatment of residents of the District of Columbia.

It is self-evidently unacceptable in America to condition the enjoyment of constitutional rights on political party membership.