Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

I want to alert this panel that in 20 minutes to a half hour even the voteless Delegate from the District of Columbia gets to vote.

Norton emphasizes her ability to vote despite being a non-voting delegate.

06/09/2009

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My only regret is that our colleague, John Lewis, who, though not a member of this committee, would certainly be here today if he could.

I want to take a moment to thank members of this subcommittee who have highlighted the critical needs of these programs.

I want to take a moment to thank the Members of this Subcommittee who have highlighted the critical needs of these programs.

The subcommittee will come to order. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare recesses during today's hearing.