Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

"There is nothing in the Constitution that bars the Nation's capital from becoming a state."

"Now, we have to ask ourselves why that unilateral opposition and partisan opposition exists to the statehood and enfranchisement of the people of Columbia."

"The minority's request will be honored--will be considered and honored."

"We don't want to do tit-for-tat. We want you to have exactly what the rules allow."