Political Quotes

“I certainly appreciate this opportunity of sharing my sentiments concerning Black History Month. Mr. Speaker, I too would like to echo the sentiments expressed earlier from the gentleman from Illinois, [Mr. Jackson], as he paid a special tribute to my good friend and colleague from Georgia, Congressman John Lewis, certainly one of the living giants of the civil rights movement. Mr. Speaker, 6 years ago the gentleman from Georgia invited me to join him to visit Selma, AL, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of that famous march from Selma, and it was one of the most spiritual experiences I have ever had in my life. I would like to urge and encourage my colleagues to go to Selma, AL. It will give you a real sense of what the civil rights movement is all about. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for the opportunity this afternoon to speak at this year's congressional recognition of Black History Month.”