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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.

Quotes by year · 1999202551 total · peak 1999 (36)
1999: 36 quotes2003: 3 quotes2004: 8 quotes2025: 4 quotes
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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Jan 19, 1999

I assure you that I would have never have been so reckless as to take to the floor and argue for something already declared unconstitutional by the courts.

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