Political Quotes

“I also take the time to honor her and recognize her tireless efforts on the Census. She has been a force for accurate counting. She has been a force for inclusion in the most basic American sense when Americans, all Americans, are counted. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my thanks to all Americans who have completed their forms so far. All who have performed their civic duty have been making a difference for their community and setting our Nation on the best path for this new century. For those who have not returned the form and returned the Census questionnaires, I urge that they do so today. As reported yesterday, more than 53 percent of all Americans have completed and sent in their Census forms. This is exciting news, and we must continue to work together with the Census Bureau, all elected officials working closely with the Census Bureau, and all elected officials at all levels of government working closely with the Census Bureau and with communities and neighborhoods across the Nation to reach out to the 47 percent of Americans who have yet to complete their Census questionnaire.”