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Maxwell Frost: “I think the better thing would be for the gentleman to ask his constituents what they care about. I promise this issue…”

On the recordJune 10, 2025
I think the better thing would be for the gentleman to ask his constituents what they care about. I promise this issue will not be in the top 3 or 10 things that they want us to focus on. At the same time, they are pushing a bill to take away healthcare from 15 million Americans. Give me a damn break. D.C. believes in universal adult suffrage, that all adult D.C. residents, regardless of their immigration status, are subject to D.C. laws and taxation and must register with the Selective Service System. D.C. believes they deserve a say in the local laws that govern them and how their local taxes are spent. Congress should not decide which residents are fit to govern on local D.C. matters. I promise the gentleman that if he spoke with his own constituents, they don't give a damn.
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Maxwell Frost
Democratic · Florida

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Addressing the importance of local governance and healthcare during a debate.

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