Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

"Passage of my bill would allow students and researchers in the Nation's Capitol to take part in this important forestry program."

"the District is treated as a state for Federal programs with very, very few exceptions, most of them simply oversights or failures to update."

"I think this subcommittee sees that something that should be done."

"I congratulate you on assuming the chair and on the achievement of your Federal paid family leave act."