Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 21, 2021
Why do you think we're getting all of these arguments that are doing everything that they can to run away from the consent of the governed?
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Raskin questions the arguments against D.C. statehood and the principle of consent of the governed.

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