“This is bad news for every New Yorker.”
“Unconditional surrender is the only way we get past this.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”
“Here is what you need to know: The 2020 election was not stolen; we won and he lost.”
“We're in a very serious health situation right now.”
“I’ve said this from the very beginning — we should have never stopped hitting him hard.”

Political Quotes

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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Feb 24, 1999

Today, I reintroduce the National Urban Watershed Model Restoration Act, a bill to establish a new approach to restoring urban waters.

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Feb 24, 1999

To achieve more focused and rapid action, the new program will integrate the various regulatory and non-regulatory programs of the EPA with other federal, state, and local programs to restore and protect the Anacostia River and promote…

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Feb 24, 1999

Under the new program, EPA shall allocate a total of $750,000 per year over the next 4 fiscal years to implement the provisions of the Model Program.

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Feb 24, 1999

The Anacostia River has been my top environmental priority since coming to Congress in 1991.

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Feb 3, 1999

I ask the House to join me in a tribute to the legacy and spirit of Absolom Jones, an 18th century slave and join the 1999 Absalom Jones Day Celebration presented by the Washington Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians.

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Feb 3, 1999

First, the proceeds which are generated will be used for the benefit of the Black Episcopal College scholarship and endowment funds.

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Feb 3, 1999

Secondly, the celebration will include recognition of a person whose life and work in the church and community exemplifies the legacy and spirit of the Reverend Absalom Jones.

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Feb 3, 1999

The Washington Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians uses its Absalom Jones Day Celebration in two significant ways.

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Jan 20, 1999

For 18 years, Voters for Choice has been a superbly effective organization that has led the fight for many women's health issues, in no small part because of Kristina's commitment, dedication, energy and leadership.

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Jan 20, 1999

As a founder of Voters for Choice, a national bi-partisan organization dedicated to protecting and expanding reproductive choice for women, Kristina has been a pioneer in protecting the reproductive rights and health of women.

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Jan 20, 1999

Kristina has spent most of those 50 years working to ensure reproductive choice, equality and human rights for all Americans, regardless of race, sex, ethnic background, sexual orientation or, other characteristics irrelevant to merit.

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Jan 20, 1999

I urge my colleagues in this House to join me in saluting Kristina Kiehl.

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