Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, Mother's Day is soon approaching, and as we, our Nation, take time to honor our mothers, I would like to make a special appeal to African American mothers across this country that they begin to use their awesome powers to take back our streets from the daily violence that far too many of our youth, far too many of our families, and far too many of our communities are experiencing each and every day. It is now time, time right now, for Black mothers to once again rise up to stop the unmitigated and endless violence that is occurring often--far too often--in our Nation's streets. Madam Speaker, there is no power like the power of a mother. Beside me today is an image that many across the Nation have seen, and it is the subject of conversation all across our country. It is the image of a strong Black mother giving her son what I will call a ``love whipping''--a ``love whipping,'' Madam Speaker--to snatch him back from the grips of senseless violence that is currently plaguing the city of Baltimore, Maryland. As this picture demonstrates, Madam Speaker, mothers can and mothers must be the mobilizing force to take back our streets. Mothers feel the pain of a loss of a child unlike any other. The primal scream of a mother at the sudden death and departure of her child is unlike any other outcry known to mankind.…”