"Family structure and unity are key to building wealth and stability in our communities, and that’s something that transcends race and politics."
"Historically, black people have been conservative-minded, and that's a fact that goes back to the Jim Crow era. It’s not nostalgia; it's just history."
"Marriage rates in the black community have been rising again, and that’s something we should all celebrate as a positive development."
"We are starting to see more black families being married, raising kids together, and building generational wealth, which is great for the black community and the country."
"Family unity, economic stability, and building generational wealth should be the focus of our public policy discussions, regardless of race or political affiliation."
"What I was talking about was specifically black families. And the point that black families being together is a great thing for the black community."
"My comments about black families during the Jim Crow era were taken out of context, and the media twisted them to fit a narrative I never intended."
"One thing that needs to be highlighted is the revival of black families today. It's great not only for the black community but for the entire country."
"I grew up with my mom, my dad and my mom, things didn't work out. As an adult, I look at my father and I say, bro, I don't know what happened. You're my father and I love you. I don't know what happen..."
"I never said black people were better off during Jim Crow. That’s not what my comments were about."
"Black families being united is crucial for building generational wealth, and it's something we need to continue encouraging today."