Jamie Raskin actually said...

"It is also telling that Republicans are choosing to target Washington, DC, even though many places across the country are dealing with much higher crime than the District."

"I have only been here for five months, but I have seen House Democrats sponsor numerous gun reform and gun violence legislation."

"D.C. residents are Americans who deserve the same rights to Federal representation that each of our constituents have across the country."

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