Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the significant cultural and economic contributions the Haitian diaspora has made to America. The month of May marks Haitian Heritage Month, an expansion of Haitian Flag Day, which is celebrated annually on May 18. As the first Black republic in the world to abolish slavery, the Haitian people continue to demonstrate patriotism, resilience, sacrifice, love, and Haitian pride. Last weekend, I joined my Haitian brothers and sisters in the Massachusetts Seventh for a Flag Day celebration in Randolph and a Haitian-American Unity Parade in Mattapan. We waved this flag, shouting, ``Haiti,'' and, ``Unity is strength,'' ``L'union fait la force.'' Massachusetts Seventh is one of the most diverse districts in the country, and the Haitian diaspora is a fundamental part of our district. We have the first-in-the-Nation Haitian-Creole pre-K dual language program at the Toussaint L'Ouverture Academy. We have some of the most influential Haitian leaders in the country, like Marie St. Fleur, Linda Dorcena Forry, Jean Bradley Derenoncourt, Natacha Clerger, and Eunice Zeigler, to name a few. With many Haitian Americans contributing to our economy and society, they deserve more than TPS renewal. They deserve a pathway to permanent residency. Haitian Americans and the Haitian-American United network have made significant contributions to this country for decades. They are owed residency.…”