Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
One of the greatest blots on our democracy is having 700,000 of our citizens unable to be fully represented.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Hoyer highlights the lack of representation for D.C. residents.

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