Political Quotes

“I thank the distinguished gentleman from the Garden State, my good friend, Donald Payne. I am glad he is back and in better health in order to lead this Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour on the state of black health. Mr. Speaker, it has been the refrain of so many people of all races across the country, the refrain of ``black lives matter.'' We have gathered here this evening because black lives do matter. Whether we are talking about issues of justice or of economic opportunity or of the health of our Nation, black lives matter. The topic of tonight's Special Order hour is: The State of Black Health--a CBC Assessment during National Minority Health Month. Each April, we observe National Minority Health Month in order to raise awareness about the gaping health disparities that impact communities of color across the Nation. Many of us have been personally affected by the physical and emotional tolls that conditions like obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, breast and prostate cancer, and HIV/ AIDS have brought on ourselves and our loved ones and neighbors. Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches--the generation-defining events that led to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Like the right to vote, health care is a fundamental civil right that our leaders, health professionals, and communities must fight to protect.…”