Elijah Cummings: “There are certain things that are about--are bigger than party, like country and being a human being.”

The American people demanded that their representatives in Washington fight for them and for what affects their lives on a day-to-day basis.

I am extremely proud that our committee is holding the first hearing on D.C. Statehood in the House of Representatives in more than 25 years.

That year, Bayou La Batre did elect its first Asian-American city council member.

We are better than where we are. We are better than this.