Phil Mendelson: “Full and fair representation of the over 700,000 citizens residing in…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2021

Full and fair representation of the over 700,000 citizens residing in the District of Columbia is only possible through achieving statehood.

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Mendelson emphasizes the need for D.C. statehood for proper representation.

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