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Folks in D.C. pay taxes like everybody else. They contribute to the overall well-being of the country like everybody else. They should be represented like everybody else.

President Barack Obama, indicating his support for statehood for the District of Columbia at a town hall earlier this week.

President Barack Obama, indicating his support for statehood for the District of Columbia at a town hall earlier this week.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.