03/15/2016
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"the American people demanded that their representatives in Washington fight for them and for what affects their lives on a day-to-day basis."
"I am extremely proud that our committee is holding the first hearing on D.C. Statehood in the House of Representatives in more than 25 years."
"Earlier this year, thanks to this committee's efforts, the House passed the Inspector General Access Act, co-sponsored by Chairman Cummings, Congressman Richmond, Congressman Hice, and Congressman Lyn..."
"if we had a House and if we had a Senate that would pass legislation and we had a President that would sign it, this problem which is the subject of this hearing today could be fixed."