Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 21, 2021
"No taxation without representation" is more than a political slogan for the people of Washington, DC.; it is the cruel reality of their citizenship.
Said by
Hank Johnson
Democratic · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Johnson emphasizes the injustice of D.C. residents paying taxes without representation.

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