Barbara Lee: “I thank Congresswoman Adams for that very eloquent statement, and also for what she is doing with our young people as…”

“I thank Congresswoman Adams for that very eloquent statement, and also for what she is doing with our young people as the chair of our Historically Black College and University Caucus. What the gentlewoman is doing in terms of pulling us all together on behalf of the education of all of our children is remarkable. And she is not only teaching us how to teach them, but also leading the way on so many issues as an educator. Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne), who serves on the Homeland Security Committee and the Transportation Committee. Congressman Payne's whole life has been about addressing the inequities and the vestiges of this last 400 years. But also, he grew up in a household where his dad, our great friend, the late Congressman Don Payne, focused on Africa. His son, Congressman Don Payne, Jr., has Africa in his blood as a result of growing up in a household with his wonderful, beloved father. I thank the gentleman for being here.”