Political Quotes

“I include in the Record the following letters of support for H.R. 4. Faith Leader Call on Congress To Restore the Voting Rights Act NOW Voting is a sacred right and a cornerstone of democracy. We desperately need to protect every American's right to vote-- and right now this right is endangered by gaps in the law. Our spiritual ancestors in the Civil Rights Movement fought for the Voting Rights Act. We must honor their sacrifices today by passing the Voting Rights Advancement Act.--Rev. Dr. Jennifer Butler, CEO, Faith in Public Life We stand on the shoulders of so many in our nation who have shown courage and resistance to realize their right to vote, who have fought tirelessly to make sure America lives up to its full potential. Voting is a crucial part of what we must do to hold our elected officials--to hold America-- accountable to not just the dream that Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. laid out for us, but also the promise that America has held since its beginnings. Yes, it's a promise historically marred by injustice, but it is the promise of a better way. It is a sin and a shame to witness how voting rights have been suppressed and denied since 2013. Voting is a way that we claim the freedom that we have in America. Our most urgent request to Congress is the same as that made by MLK over 40 years ago: give us the ballot.--Rev. Dr.…”