On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
To continue to deny statehood to 702,000 residents of Washington, DC, is a failure of the Members of this body to uphold their oath of office.
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congress.govTo continue to deny statehood to 702,000 residents of Washington, DC, is a failure of the Members of this body to uphold their oath of office.
Norton criticizes Congress for not granting DC statehood.
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