Muriel Bowser said "I don’t want to minimize what was said and I don’t want to minimize the intrusion on our autonomy." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordAugust 11, 2025

I don’t want to minimize what was said and I don’t want to minimize the intrusion on our autonomy.

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Bowser expressing concern over Trump's federalization of DC's police.

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