Political Quotes

Eleanor Holmes Norton: How can the Government put a price on that? My son played with that. Those are memories. How can you put a price on…

On the recordApril 2, 2014
How can the Government put a price on that? My son played with that. Those are memories. How can you put a price on that?
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

A mother expresses the irreplaceable value of her child's toy after a flood.

Share

More from Eleanor Holmes Norton

Dec 4, 2024

I have introduced the Ensure Full Participation in the Census Act, H.R. 7911, to prohibit the Census Bureau from asking questions on the Decennial Census about citizenship, nationality, or immigration status.

congress.gov
Jul 9, 2026

D.C.'s local courts have faced chronic judicial vacancies for far too long, delaying justice for residents and placing an unnecessary strain on the administration of our local court system.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2024

This process is key to our democracy. It provides avenues for every citizen, lawmaker, and stakeholder to provide input into the rulemaking process.

congress.gov
Jul 23, 2024

H.R. 8505, the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act, restores the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's authority to issue civil penalties against bad actors and enhances registration criteria.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation