Political Quotes

This week marks a somber anniversary in our Nation's history. Four years ago, our Nation watched in outrage, as yet another Black man was brutally killed by a police officer who betrayed his oath of service to his community. George Floyd's…

Mr. Speaker and our two hosts, I rise today to join the Congressional Black Caucus in celebrating Black History Month and honoring the Divine Nine, the historically Black fraternities and sororities that have fostered generations of bold…

Mr. Speaker, I rise because the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, dealing a devastating blow to our democracy. Their decision will allow States, particularly in the South, to dilute and try to silence Black voters. For decades…

I ran for office because I was sick and tired of watching Congress do nothing as children were killed by gun violence.