Political Quotes

“I want to thank my colleagues and my classmates, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Beatty), my friend, and the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries), for leading this important conversation about bridging the divide to eliminate racial health disparities. But I can't weigh in on that topic until I first address the horrific events of yesterday in Orlando, Florida. Our Nation is horrified and heartbroken by the tragedy in Orlando. We are disgusted by this brutal attack. We will not tolerate terrorism or hate in any form against any group of people because this is just not our way. These ideas of hate will not endure because there is not strength to them. We will win the battle against terrorism and intolerance. We will hold leaders accountable who put their NRA score ahead of the need to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists. We will stand with the LGBTQ community and value their lives, their health, and their security from the threat of violence and hate. And we will work to see that all Americans enjoy the very same freedoms and protections. We have done a lot of moments of silence, but I believe in showing respect through action, not silence, and that is why we are here this evening to discuss what divides us as a country in a health sense. For 45 years, the Congressional Black Caucus has been out front in Congress in fighting for these freedoms and protections.…”