Danny Davis said "as we prepare to take the census in the year 2000, I want to take just a moment and underscore the importance of this issue. I also want to commend and congratulate the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Maloney) for her leadership in keeping this issue before the American people. Mr. Speaker, let us remember that every person must count; therefore, every effort must be made to count each and every citizen. We must be able to avoid the massive undercounts that we experienced during the past 2 decades, especially among poor and minority population groups. Just as we have been able to count the huge crowds that have turned out to greet the President on his visit to Africa, we must be able to count each and every citizen of this country. Sampling is the most effective way, the most cost-conscious way, and the most assured way that will let us make it happen." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 25, 1998

as we prepare to take the census in the year 2000, I want to take just a moment and underscore the importance of this issue. I also want to commend and congratulate the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Maloney) for her leadership in keeping this issue before the American people. Mr. Speaker, let us remember that every person must count; therefore, every effort must be made to count each and every citizen. We must be able to avoid the massive undercounts that we experienced during the past 2 decades, especially among poor and minority population groups. Just as we have been able to count the huge crowds that have turned out to greet the President on his visit to Africa, we must be able to count each and every citizen of this country. Sampling is the most effective way, the most cost-conscious way, and the most assured way that will let us make it happen.

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Danny Davis

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of an accurate census ahead of the 2000 count.

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