We should not interfere directly with home rule. Those of us who visit and who come here only for the purpose of representing our communities do not have the knowledge and do not have the right to micromanage the daily lives of the people of this city.
Gingrich emphasized the importance of local governance and self-rule for D.C. residents.
Share
More from Newt Gingrich
There is no reason why people who are able bodied should be indolent and should be handed a check to do nothing.
Welfare reform began in 1965... we ought to return to a work oriented welfare system.
The greatest problem Washington has today is its inability to learn what works and what fails in the real world.
Other voices in this conversation
