Senate Proceeding on Feb 25th, 2009 :: 5:24:10 to 5:24:54
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Jon Kyl: stumped basic fairness. this is not a bill for statehood but one that ensures a simple

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Speech By: Robert Byrd

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Robert Byrd: and overdue rights of american citizens to have a voice in their government. it is the duty of to have every citizen represented. america is a around the world, but right here at home in our own capital city,

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Robert Byrd: almost 600,000 americans live without a full vote in their government. passage of this bill is a matter of fundamental rights. the citizens of washington, d.c. pay taxes like everyone else in