I rise to ask for Members' support for the Moran substitute. I do so because the bill before us violates basic democratic principles, will cripple the District's recovery, and will undermine the difficult job we ourselves have given to the Control Board, whose efforts have the respect and confidence of the majority of this body.
Addressing the budget bill's impact on the District of Columbia during a House floor debate.
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