Our fellow-citizens residing in the District, whose interests are thus confided to the special guardianship of Congress, exceed in number the population of several of our Territories, and no just reason is perceived why a Delegate of their choice should not be admitted to a seat in the House of Representatives.
Johnson advocates for representation for the District of Columbia in Congress, highlighting its population compared to some territories.
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