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Eleanor Holmes Norton actually said...

Statehood, of course, is the only way to ensure D.C.'s laws are not undemocratically overturned.

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Norton advocates for D.C. statehood to protect local laws.

12/13/2022

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Eleanor Holmes Holmes Norton
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usa, District of Columbia

2,317 Quotes

Born6/13/1937 (age 88)

PartyDemocratic

  • U.S. House of Representatives

    1/3/1991 - present
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