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Eleanor Holmes Norton

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Eleanor Holmes Norton is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for the District of Columbia since 1991. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a strong advocate for D.C. statehood and local autonomy. Throughout her tenure, Norton has focused on issues such as civil rights, education, and public safety, often emphasizing the unique challenges faced by residents of the District of Columbia. She has been vocal against federal interference in local governance, arguing for the rights of D.C. residents to have representation and control over their own affairs.

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Sep 22, 2009

I need to know when you think you will be ready with a minimal security model that we can begin to work from in the Congress.

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Sep 22, 2009

So you are doing what you don't have the authority to do. Who has the authority?

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Sep 22, 2009

You have no idea when they will be out because, say that again?

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Sep 22, 2009

I stress, I am not laying this at the feet of the people at the table, but unless we find out what the facts are, we won't be able to be of any help.

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Sep 22, 2009

You are presumed to be under oath here. We don't, and I may have to do this.

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Sep 22, 2009

So what is the problem with the building assessment if they are looking at it building by building?

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Sep 22, 2009

You are going to within 30 days provide this Committee with information on your goal for getting a plan.

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Sep 22, 2009

Let me tell you what has not changed.

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Sep 22, 2009

The command center is run by whom?

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Sep 22, 2009

I say that the Federal agencies have lacked that oversight.

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Sep 22, 2009

Let me understand. Because, you know, per square foot makes some sense.

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Sep 22, 2009

Would you consider the Department of Transportation a high risk facility for terrorist attack?

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