we can t come to d.c. the fifth most expensive place to live in the u.s. d.c. is a transient city and most of us are not from the dmv area. it takes sacrifice to be here. i would know because i had to sacrifice to be here, but it was a sacrifice worth making because i understood the significance of being dm this space and lending my experience to the discussion making process for these lawmakers. and i just want to shoutout that you wrote this letter with jasmine bonner, the president, your counterpart, on the senate side. and so good for you guys for taking this on. dr. brencen, i m sure there are a lot of people watching this show who think, maybe i could work on capitol hill. i have expertise in these areas and they re fanned out across the country. if there are qualified people who are interested in having their voices heard on capitol hill, what s the best approach? sure. i would say young people should seek out paid internships and also find offices that relate to their skill