Eleanor Norton actually said...

"In my view, this situation is simply not fair. Neither is it consistent with our values as a country."

"I thank you for the opportunity to testify this morning and this afternoon on their behalf."

"The Congress can continue to exercise autocratic control over the District of Columbia or it can live up to the Nation's promise and its ideals by passing the New Columbia Admission Act."

"It has not occurred to most countries if they were, in fact, giving the vote not to give it to their capital."