Political Quotes

“today, our country lost a dedicated public servant, as well as our State and the people of the 13th District of Georgia. We lost our friend and colleague, Congressman David Scott of Georgia. David and I served side by side for decades, first in the Georgia General Assembly, later the House of Representatives here. We shared a friendship that was rooted in faith, family, and a deep commitment to the people we represent. I have known David and his family for many years. My wife, Vivian, and I join countless Georgians in mourning his loss and in holding his loved ones close. As leader of the House Committee on Agriculture, David's voice was steady and compassionate. It was particularly poignant when in 2020, David became the first African-American chair of the House Committee on Agriculture, a historic moment that reflected his years of principled leadership. He used that platform to fight for 1890 land-grant institutions and disadvantaged farmers who too often have been left behind, working tirelessly to secure resources for the agricultural producers, rural communities, and nutrition programs that sustain our State and our Nation. David's devotion to the larger agricultural community, from small family farms across Georgia to cooperative extensions and HBCU researchers, was personal and persistent. He understood that the health of our farms, the dignity of our workers, and the nourishment of our people are bound together.”