Political Quotes

“I thank Representative Jayapal for infusing the Progressive Caucus with a new vision, new energy, and, really, making it the strongest caucus in Congress and sharing some of those facts. I didn't know that 67 percent of Americans live on just $1,000-- can't afford $1,000 emergency expenditure. So I think talking about these facts and what this case means to real Americans is important. I thank her for being here. It is now my real honor to give the floor to someone who really built the Progressive Caucus. You know, the Progressive Caucus used to be a social club where people chatted, before Keith Ellison took over and said: You know, we have got to do more than just talk. We have got to actually act on our values. If you talk to anyone in this Congress, they will tell you that he took a group of 15, 20 Members that used to get together and has turned that caucus, through his leadership, into the largest caucus on the Democratic side, the most effective caucus, and one that has a bold agenda. Keith has been an organizer his whole life. He understands the importance of working families and believes in these issues from his heart, and he has been a truly effective leader for the caucus in the House. It is my honor now to yield to Representative Keith Ellison.”