Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for his stalwart support for justice in policing. Thank you so much for bringing this legislation to the floor, to you, Mr. Nadler, members of the Judiciary Committee, and the Congressional Black Caucus. Madam Speaker, exactly one month ago, George Floyd spoke his final words, ``I can't breathe,'' and changed the course of history in our Nation. I will never forget that, nor will many others. I will also never forget his calling out for his mama right there at the end. Since that horrific day in Minneapolis, Americans from every walk of life and corner of the country have been marching, protesting, and demanding that this moment of national agony become a moment of national action. Today, by passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, the House is honoring his life and the lives of all killed by police brutality by saying never again and taking action. The Congress and the country are well served by the leadership of the Congressional Black Caucus, the conscience of the Congress, as we call it, with John Lewis and so many other leaders, which has been developing these reforms contained in this legislation for decades, 49 years to be exact. We are blessed to be led by CBC Chair Karen Bass, who brings 47 years of leadership advocating for an end to police brutality. She brings extraordinary gentility, grace, and strength to this fight.…”