Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman, Congresswoman Lee, for her leadership in bringing this legislation to the floor as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and as a leader on this issue as well. To Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, ranking member on the Foreign Relations Committee, once again, thank you for your leadership. Donald Payne, our leader--my goodness, what a conscience he is and has been on this subject for a very long time and, really, for the alleviation of poverty and the eradication of disease throughout the world. Madam Speaker, obviously the thoughts and prayers of this entire Congress are with the people of Haiti, who are suffering from a devastating earthquake that hit their country on January 12. Members of Congress are committed to helping the Haitian people recover from this tragedy and to rebuild their homes, communities and lives in the days, weeks and years to come. Again, I thank Congresswoman Lee, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen, and Congressman Payne for their leadership today and throughout the years in support of the people of Haiti. It is a source of pride to the Americans that when President Obama spoke about this subject, he said to the Haitian people, ``You will not be forsaken.…”