Political Quotes

“On September 21, Erika Harold from Urbana, Illinois, in the district of the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Johnson) became Miss America 2003. She is intelligent, talented, a role model, and a passionate advocate for young people. In 2001, Erika Harold graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Illinois, with a Bachelor's Degree in political science and prelaw. She was a University of Illinois Chancellor Scholar, a Truman Scholarship finalist, winner of the first prize in the African American studies research paper competition, a member of the President's Award Program, a three-time member of the National Dean's List, vice president of the minority student newsletter, a selectee to the 'Senior 100 Honorary' by the University of Illinois Alumni Association, and a selectee to USA Today's 2000 All-USA College Academic Second Team. I am also pleased to congratulate and commend Erika Harold for her outstanding accomplishments and achievements.”