Troy Carter: “When I was a young member of the New Orleans City Council many years ago, I was successful in creating our first…”

I'm insulted that you would suggest that there aren't lives that have been lost. People are dying every day, sir.

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.

It does bring in light the imbalance in our judicial system, as it relates to African Americans and people of color.

Maritime innovation is essential to America’s economic and environmental future, and the Next Generation Shipping Act delivers the bold, forward-looking investment needed to keep our nation competitive. By advancing zero-emission vessels…