On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
I'm grateful to have a vote in this committee, and I thank you, Chairman Cummings, for agreeing to hold a hearing on this bill.
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congress.govElijah Cummings: “I'm grateful to have a vote in this committee, and I thank you, Chairman Cummings, for agreeing to hold a hearing on…”
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Expressing appreciation for the opportunity to discuss D.C. Statehood in committee.
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