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Michael Arcuri: “The nearly 600,000 citizens of Washington D.C. have waited far too long for equal representation in this Chamber. They…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2007
The nearly 600,000 citizens of Washington D.C. have waited far too long for equal representation in this Chamber. They have sacrificed their lives defending this great Nation, paid their fair share in taxes, and helped to build and run this great Nation. We have an opportunity to correct this grave injustice and provide the citizens of our Nation's capital with the most important right of all, and that is, of course, the right to vote. I want to commend the Delegate from Washington, D.C., for her tireless efforts that have brought us together on this historic day. It is that type of passion and commitment that further strengthens our democracy. I urge a ``yes'' vote on the rule and on the previous question.
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Michael Arcuri
New York
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Addressing the need for equal representation and voting rights for Washington D.C. citizens.

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