On the recordMay 25, 2016
Before I recognize the ranking member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I cannot help but note, when I listen to my friend, Ms. Plaskett, speak up for the District of Columbia, she, who comes from what is known as a territory, the Virgin Islands--isn't it interesting--and I know she must understand it--that the Virgin Islands does not have to submit a budget to the Congress of the United States. I never have had to debate the gentlewoman's budget here. I have never had to debate the gentlewoman's legislation here. There is a unique denial here in the District of Columbia. That is one reason it is so roundly resented. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings), my good friend, the ranking member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
