Political Quotes

“Thank you very much. First let me just thank Congresswoman Dr. Christensen for those very kind remarks, but also for your leadership on this issue and on so many issues and for anchoring these Special Orders week after week. It's so important that the points of view of the Congressional Black Caucus get out to the public, and you've been such a steady and consistent voice, and your presence here is deeply appreciated. Thank you very much. Also, I just have to thank all of the members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Chairman Cleaver, for continuing to beat the drum for justice. This past week, we lost a tireless advocate for justice, equality and opportunity, and I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and activist, John Payton. John was a civil rights attorney and served as the president of the NAACP's Legal Defense and Educational Fund and was lead counsel for the University of Michigan in the 2003 landmark case concerning diversity in higher education. John was a California native, yet his legal victories touched those around the globe. At the center of his conviction was the belief that democracy at its core requires that all of the people be included in ``we the people.'' His life was really a testimony to this belief.…”