Reply #5: DNC Statement on DC Voting Rights [View All]

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Democratic
National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on
the DNC resolution advocating full voting rights for the District of
Columbia:
''I would like to thank Donna Brazile, who is the author of this
important resolution, for her tireless and continued efforts to advocate
for full voting rights on behalf of the residents of the Nation's Capitol.
For too long residents of the District of Columbia have been denied
Representation in the halls of Congress. The District of Columbia is home
to over a half a million residents who work hard everyday, pay their taxes
and serve proudly in the armed forces just like many Americans all across
the country.
''The Democratic Congress has already moved swiftly to restore the
District's voting rights, which were stripped under the Republican
Congress. This critical resolution expresses the full support of the
Democratic National Committee that the District of Columbia receives full
voting rights and Representation under the law. I call on Republicans to
join Democrats in supporting this effort which will help to remedy a voting
rights disparity that has existed for too long.''
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SOURCE Democratic National Committee

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