Political Quotes

“The truth is, as I hear my colleague from Minnesota (Ms. Omar) talk, there are bills prepared to bring solutions to this issue. What we need in Congress is the will and courage to prioritize our communities. I thank her for her leadership. Mr. Speaker, the work that we do can't be done without the people on the ground who are constantly working to make sure that the people who need to be seen are seen and heard. These are leaders in our community that often are unsung heroes but that do all the work so that Members of Congress, like me, could be here. It is why I rise today to recognize my constituent, Catherine Serpa, who is a local organizer living her commitment to safe and dignified affordable housing. Serpa is a resident of Chicago's Housing Authority's public housing, knowing firsthand the challenges families in Chicago and around the Nation face when it comes to affordable housing. As president of the North Central Scattered Sites, she has worked tirelessly to organize her neighbors, including Section 8 voucher recipients, to protect their rights as tenants. Serving on the board of the Central Advisory Council, Catherine brings the voice, the perspectives, and the concerns of neighbors living in public housing to ensure that they are represented in the decisions that impact them daily.…”