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On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
The writers of the Constitution are thinking we need a capital, and probably it is going to be a small administrative enclave.
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly discusses the founding intentions regarding the U.S. capital.

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