Political Quotes

“I thank my colleagues, Representatives Cleaver, Watkins, and Larsen, for cosponsoring this bipartisan piece of legislation to designate the Quindaro Townsite in Kansas City, Kansas, as a national commemorative site. I would also like to thank Senator Pat Roberts for his important leadership on this issue. The bill that passed this week honors the significant history of Quindaro, which served as a key stop on the Underground Railroad and helps preserve the site for future generations. Quindaro is an important part of United States and Kansas history in the fight for freedom and equality. It serves as a reminder of a dark chapter in our Nation's history. Sadly, for too long, the Quindaro Townsite has lacked proper investments needed to preserve it as a historic site. But the community leaders in Kansas never gave up on fighting for Quindaro, people like Marvin Robinson a Kansas City, Kansas, native who spent over 30 years working for this legislation to pass. He now plans to use the site to improve racial relations in the community and to educate people about our shared history. Madam Speaker, I am proud to protect Quindaro's history and keep its stories alive for future generations. ____________________”