On the recordSeptember 14, 2014
We pay taxes, we serve in the armed forces, we do everything that other citizens do, if necessary die in foreign wars, but we do not have the full rights of democracy.
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congress.govWe pay taxes, we serve in the armed forces, we do everything that other citizens do, if necessary die in foreign wars, but we do not have the full rights of democracy.
Carper highlights the irony of D.C. residents lacking full democratic rights despite their contributions.
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