Troy Carter: “I want to extend my gratitude to the witnesses here today. First responders, like yourselves, keep communities safe from…”

As a matter of fairness and representative democracy, African American voters should have a meaningful opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.

All those banking on that, save the popcorn for another day.

We’re going to do a lot and we’re going to be very busy.

I will not vote for this resolution. While I stand firmly and without hesitation against all forms of violence, I cannot support language that requires us to praise a man who so often showed disdain and disrespect for others.