Congress Must Protect America’s Capital 

Many Americans are now afraid to live in or even visit Washington, DC.

I personally know three families who have moved out of the District recently because their neighborhoods have become too violent. Having someone murdered, mugged, or carjacked in the next block does not encourage people to stay in Washington.

This is a totally avoidable tragedy.

I know Washington, DC can become a safer, more prosperous, and desirable city, because I’ve seen it happen before. When I was Speaker, we passed a series of laws to reform the city government and create tax incentives for individuals and businesses to move into the city.

Read more at The New York Sun.