Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of Daisy Bates and her brave actions that shaped American history and Arkansas history. When Daisy Bates moved to Little Rock in the early 1940s, she immediately joined the NAACP and became a leader in our African- American community. As a civil rights activist in Little Rock, Daisy Bates played a leading role in the integration of Little Rock's schools and served as a mentor to the Little Rock Nine. Her bravery and leadership led her to achieve the unimaginable-- sparking change across our whole Nation. Just last month, I had the opportunity to visit with students and speak about her impact and her legacy at the Daisy Bates Elementary School in Little Rock. Daisy's accomplishments deserve to be recognized, and I am proud that Daisy Bates and her legacy will be memorialized here in the United States Capitol. Soon, her statue will become part of the collection in the National Statuary Hall, commemorating her bravery, strength, and leadership. Madam Speaker, I look forward to honoring that memory and continuing her fight for equality every time I pass that statue in our Capitol. Recognizing Army Colonel Mike Ross”