Political Quotes

“I cannot help but recall a number of years ago when I, as a 16-year-old, left home to go to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Not a university at that time, it was Arkansas AM&N College. I recall having $20 in my pocket, scared as I could possibly be, having never been away from home that much; but I also remember being able to go and register on credit. I also recall being able to purchase books and borrow them with virtually no money. Then as time went on, I have six brothers and sisters who also attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, four nieces and nephews. Then I look around in my office in terms of people to work with and for me, there are seven individuals who work with me who have attended Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Wilberforce, Morehouse, Howard, UAPB, Jackson State. The reality is that for thousands and thousands of individuals, without these institutions being available, well equipped, ready, prepared, many of the individuals who have managed to rise above the individuality of their circumstances would have never been able to do so. So I commend my colleague for introducing the resolution.”