"I think we're on our way to statehood for the District of Columbia."
"D.C. Statehood is a racial justice issue. And racism kills."
"Therefore, I think, before you go talking about Maryland, you ought to ask Maryland."
"It's interesting, Madam Chair, that the gentleman cites a small movement in California to succeed from the state. The District is asking for the opposite, to join the Union, with full equality, with t..."
"May I predict that once that occurred, lightning fast, you will see an amendment go through the Congress to repeal the 23rd Amendment giving us, the District of Columbia, three electoral votes."
"It is simply, I think, unconstitutional and un-American to be asking how people are going to vote once they're admitted."
"It is shameful that anyone would claim to support democracy and freedom and oppose statehood."
"The Framers of our Constitution wanted a separate Federal District to preserve the safety and security of the Federal Government."
"Put simply, if you oppose D.C. Statehood, you support taxation without representation."
"The text of the District Clause is clear. Congress has complete, and the witness has testified, absolute authority over the district."
"Every American deserves a voice in their own government."