Political Quotes

“for more than 150 years, leaders from President Abraham Lincoln to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have challenged us to keep faith with the true spirit of our Constitution. Today we continue the work of these two dynamic men who courageously led the charge--during times of national division and civil strife--in pursuing a more perfect union where all Americans are truly free and have equal access to opportunity. As we celebrate Black History Month this year, I am honored to reflect on the historical and everyday contributions of African- Americans to the State of Colorado and to our country. Their efforts to ensure equality for all Americans are tightly woven into the fabric of our ever-evolving Nation. Last month, millions of Americans and I watched as President Barack Obama took the oath for his second Presidential term. And for the first time in our Nation's history, there are two African-American U.S. Senators serving at the same time--Senators Tim Scott of South Carolina and Mo Cowan of Massachusetts. Following the 2012 elections, Colorado celebrated a record number of African-American lawmakers in the Colorado House of Representatives, known as the ``historic five'' who are paving the way for more diversity. I also am proud of how our State set the precedent for the country 4 years ago, when two African- American lawmakers, Rep. Terrance Carroll and Senator Peter Groff, held the top leadership roles in the Colorado General Assembly.…”