Eleanor Norton actually said...

"In more than 20 years of service, neither business interests nor D.C. residents have approached me regarding changing the Height Act, but I supported Chairman Issa's call for a hearing on whether a 10..."

"I also appreciate the chairman's energetic and innovative work for budget autonomy and his strong support on many occasions for home rule, which he has raised as a factor in connection with the Height..."

"I want to get to the actual streets where you're talking about."

"So it's your view that if you were to add--if there were to be taller buildings in the most desirable parts of the city, there would be no effect on spreading development to other parts of the city?"