"It was not a Democratic protest or response. It was not a Republican protest or response. It was an American response to an injustice."
"I think, in fact, I know that I am the only Member of this Committee that voted for D.C. Statehood in 1993."
"In a 2016 referendum, 86 percent of the residents of Washington, DC. voted in favor of D.C. Statehood."
"If you want to be tough on crime, then you have got to be tough on gun violence."
"The statehood petition, which Congresswoman Norton has introduced, makes all the sense in the world."
"Congress has the power to modify the boundaries of the Federal District."
"Crime should never be an opportunity to demonize and vilify a whole population of American citizens."
"What do Congressman Connolly have to say?"
"To best accomplish their public service missions, Federal agencies need information technology systems that are efficient, effective, and secure."
"I found this Committee to be engaging and cooperative as we sought ways, much like these challenges, to move forward."
"But let me interrupt you, if I may, because I am going to run out of time."
"I think you put it well--risks and costs, particularly."