07/09/2014
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"I am so thankful for that, for I am a graduate of one of those 1890s, Florida A&M University, my beloved FAMU, home of the Rattlers."
"Without these 1890 land-grant colleges and universities, it is very doubtful that we, as African American Members of Congress, would be here."
"I am so proud, and I am so thankful, for God blessing me with this opportunity to make history as the first African American Congressmember to chair this extraordinary Committee."
"the 1890s are poised to be players in addressing these issues associated with climate change."