Political Quotes

“I rise for several reasons; first and foremost, to honor the life and legacy of my friend and colleague, Congressman John Lewis. Long before he brought his talents to the halls of Congress, John was a young leader in the Civil Rights Movement. Together with his SNCC and CORE brothers and sisters, they waged a war for the heart and soul of this Nation and changed history. I feel truly honored to have served with him, and I will be forever changed. From the Edmund Pettus Bridge to the House floor, John is or was the conscience of the Congress and truly of our Nation, and he will be missed. Likewise, we lost another civil rights leader, Reverend C.T. Vivian, a Freedom Rider who worked alongside Dr. King. Reverend Vivian was also a member of the Atlanta community, and my heart is with that great city at this difficult time. Challenging The United States Senate To Do Their Job”