Jamie Raskin said "statehood is an imperative of basic democratic values, but also of governmental efficiency." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 15, 2023

statehood is an imperative of basic democratic values, but also of governmental efficiency.

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Raskin emphasizes the importance of D.C. statehood for democracy and governance.

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