On the contrary. I have spent a large part of my life defending democracy and promoting democracy. not only in this country but around the world. But when I read the words in the Constitution. the document that she and I swore to defend. and the gentleman from Illinois is much more eloquent on this issue than I. and he will have more to say about it later. but in article I. section 8. the Constitution says very clearly. for all Americans to understand. it says. if I can just quote a few sentences: "The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes. to borrow money. to establish rules of naturalization. to coin money." and 18 other things here. powers. in all. "to constitute tribunals. the Supreme Court. to declare war. to support armies. the Navy. the Militia." And when we get to clause number 17. it says very clearly. "To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever. over the District as may be by Cession of particular States. and accepted by the Congress to be the Seat of Government of the United States of America." That is very clear to me. That is our U.S. Capitol. and the Constitution. not a statute. gives us the control over the District.
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