02/26/2013
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"The fact is denying American citizens a vote in this body that taxes them goes against the very founding premise of this Nation."
"First, I want to correct for the record, the Federal Government provides 23 percent of the District's revenue."
"Of course, I support voting rights. But let us be clear. H.R. 51, even if signed into law, could not turn Washington, DC, into a state."
"A list of 130 organizations endorsing H.R. 51."