On the recordMay 25, 2016
Now, I fear, when we leave the well-being of the District of Columbia to this body, this body seems to lack the will or fortitude to make equitable decisions for everyday people of this country or, more particularly, the historically disenfranchised people. This Congress seems intent on stripping away what little power those who don't have a vote on this floor have been able to wring from the hands of the majority. It is my belief that Congress should stop wasting its time debating legislation that continues to subjugate the District of Columbia to its authority and work on passing a Federal budget that would boost the economy of the entire American people.
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