There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in the country. Whatever problems exist in this city exist other places.

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The Republican Party is in charge. They've been charge of the Congress and spending for...

The Republican Party is in charge. They've been charge of the Congress and spending for...

While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

Bush has never sent over a balanced budget.

Bush has never sent over a balanced budget.

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

Democracy derailed is democracy denied.

The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people.

The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people.

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million...

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million...

The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful.

The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful.

This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading...

This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading...

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in...

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in...

I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some.

I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some.

But if they want to really think about the fiscal future of this country, then...

But if they want to really think about the fiscal future of this country, then...

The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable.

The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable.

I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the...

I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the...

African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle...

African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle...

When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget.

When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget.

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in...

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in...

Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions...

Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions...

The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future...

The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future...

We have major fiscal problems on our hand.

We have major fiscal problems on our hand.