Andre Carson: “Mr. Chairman, and to my colleagues gathered here together as a part of the 105th Congress, it gives me a great deal of…”

“Mr. Chairman, and to my colleagues gathered here together as a part of the 105th Congress, it gives me a great deal of pleasure and pride and admiration to stand here in tribute to the honorable Louis Stokes from the State, from the Buckeye State of Ohio. And Congressman Stokes, my predecessor, Congressman Andrew Jacobs, sends his love. And he told me to remind you of the time you and him both had a date with the Supremes. Something like that. You would remember that. I hope your wives understand that you all were out with the Supremes, or perhaps where you were. But he said that was a night that he would always remember. I think it was because of Lou Stokes and not because of the Supremes, but we will understand. I knew the honorable Lou Stokes prior to the time that I became a Member of Congress. Lou Stokes' good works has, like it was said, has been able to shine from sea to shining sea. I have been a long admirer of the Stokes family; Mayor Carl Stokes, Congressman Louis Stokes, in particular. He reminded me of a poet in his hard work for the people across this Nation and in instilling pride and hope; that for every drop of rain that falls a flower grows and somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows. And Louis Stokes was certainly that candle that glowed in the very darkest night for so many people who were reaching out for help across this country.”