Political Quotes

Eleanor Holmes Norton: The people I represent are No. 1 per capita in taxes paid to support the U.S. Government.

On the recordApril 30, 2019
The people I represent are No. 1 per capita in taxes paid to support the U.S. Government.
Said by
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton highlights the tax contributions of her constituents despite their disenfranchisement.

Share

More from Eleanor Holmes Norton

May 7, 2025

I always love to make sure DC is treated the same as states.

motherjones.com
May 12, 2026

I believe this bill strikes the middle ground, while showing Congress' support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

congress.gov
Nov 18, 2024

FEMA has provided more than $1.6 billion in assistance to more than 910,000 households.

congress.gov
May 12, 2026

Mr. Speaker, today, I introduce the Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2026, which would make short-term disability insurance available to federal employees.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation