Political Quotes

“That is a good idea we have now in Illinois. Thank you, Representative. I really appreciate you taking the time and sharing your vast knowledge about this topic. Mr. Speaker, many of the families that we represent believe that the only and right way to save our communities and secure our better future is to enact laws that actually understand the needs of American families, regardless of circumstance, and invest in their future. This Congress must have a frank conversation about what those investments are and vote for policies that will truly save our communities. And this conversation has to be a bipartisan conversation, not just a Congressional Black Caucus or Democratic conversation. Mr. Speaker, I am reminded that today our colleague, the Honorable Donald Payne, Jr., of New Jersey could not be here because he was asked to be with the President. President Obama visited Congressman Payne's district to discuss criminal justice reform, as you heard a little bit about already. As many of you know, earlier today, President Obama spoke of his intent to make significant reforms in the criminal justice space; and in keeping with the message of ``saving our communities,'' the reforms the President is championing are necessary. I thank the President for his efforts.…”