Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I rise today in support of my amendment, H.R. 1, the For the People Act. H.R. 1 is bold, transformative legislation which seeks to restore the people's faith that government works for the public interest, not special interests. We were sent to Washington with a sacred task to do everything in our power to reinstate Americans' hope and faith in our democracy. My amendment to H.R. 1 strikes at one of the fundamental goals of this legislation by ensuring that those who have a stake in our democracy will also have a say in our democracy. By lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 years of age, my amendment will allow young people to have a say in our Federal elections, to help shape and inform the policies that will set the course for the future. From gun violence to climate change, our young people are organizing, mobilizing, and calling us to action. They are at the forefront of social and legislative movements and have earned inclusion in our democracy. Beginning at the age of 16, young people are contributing to both the labor force and their local economies by paying income taxes, and yet they are deprived of the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. In this country, we affirm that when a person walks into the voting booth and pulls that lever, there is no meritocracy or hierarchy. The booth is the equalizer.…”