Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and celebrate the birthday of a fearless trailblazer and a symbol of hope: Dolores Huerta. At 94 years old, she is still fighting the fight for economic justice, social justice, and justice for all workers. Just last week, we were together reaffirming our commitment to workers' rights during a Cesar Chavez celebration. As the cofounder of the United Farm Workers, she mobilized local communities to fight for the rights of workers everywhere. Dolores understood that to create a movement, you need to empower the next generation of leaders so your work extends far beyond your lifetime. With every organizer she trained, she helped create a ripple of change that organized and transformed committees decades after she uttered those famous words, ``yes, it can be done,'' ``si, se puede,'' a movement that still continues to this day. Mr. Speaker, I wish Dolores a happy birthday. ____________________”