Political Quotes

“Can I just point out the absurdity of where we are right now? Let's have two White guys talk about racial equality and equity, but here goes. Instead of focusing on investing in affordable housing and the safe, efficient transportation infrastructure that powers our economy, we are discussing several harmful anti-equality amendments that have no place in this bill and are frankly a distraction. The Diversity Council and related groups that my colleague objects to include several affinity employee resource groups that provide opportunities, resources, advocacy for fairness, and peer support for HUD employees that are part of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups such as people with disabilities, women, and veterans. We may not like the fact that those inequalities still exist, but they do. It does no one any good to hear no evil, see no evil, and speak no evil. The existence of these groups is not divisive. Instead, it promotes inclusion. I don't know why some of my Republican colleagues are so afraid of the word ``equity'' or why they would stand in the way of efforts to ensure that the needs of disabled, women, and veteran employees are met so they are all treated equally and fairly. It is and always will be a movement toward a more perfect union.…”