Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Representative and Ranking Member Bobby Scott, the former chair. I thank him for his leadership. I feel that our children's future is secure with him here. Again, as he spoke, I have to go back to Galatians 6:9, where I opened, because I am hearing this over and over again: ``Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.'' I think all of you have spoken to that not only about myself but yourselves, so I thank you. I just pulled the Scripture out of the clear blue sky tonight thinking about what to say, and all of you are validating this. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis), who is my friend and my brother. He is somebody who has worked so hard to make sure that our young people have a second chance. So many have been unjustly incarcerated for nonviolent offenses who should be able to go through rehabilitation, get a job, and go on to live their lives. Danny is the author of the Second Chance Act. He also has worked on sickle cell, diabetes, and all the healthcare issues. He is remarkable. Thank you for being my friend.”