The people of Washington came to our aid on January 6. When we were being attacked by violent Fascist insurrectionists in this body, in this Chamber, in this Congress, they came to our aid. They sent hundreds of Capitol Police officers and National Guardsmen to defend us. The people of Washington defend our democratic rights. Will we defend theirs? That is the question of H.R. 51. Let's pass statehood for the people of Washington.
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