Elijah Cummings
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Elijah E. Cummings was a prominent American politician and civil rights advocate who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Cummings was known for his commitment to social justice and his efforts to address issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. Throughout his tenure, he was a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and worked to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Jun 18, 2009
Total workforce diversity is critically important to the Coast Guard. We view diversity as both mission relevant and an organizational imperative.
Jun 18, 2009
I think that we are definitely moving in the right direction, no doubt about it.
Jun 18, 2009
I have a vision for how this can come about with regard to the civil rights program.
Jun 18, 2009
I really believe that we can do better. I just believe our Country is greater than that, that we can do better.
Jun 18, 2009
We want to move the process along. We don't know how much time we have in these positions.
Jun 18, 2009
You know, one of the things that is a little bit disturbing about these charts is that when we look at completed applications, Class of 2009 for African Americans there were 55, Class of 2010 there were 52, Class of 2011 there were 39…
Jun 18, 2009
I want to get some of those kids, young people, into the Coast Guard Academy, and I want to get them in so that they will be a part of the pipeline.
Jun 18, 2009
I want that little boy, that white boy in Roanoke, Virginia, I want him to have a chance to be in the Coast Guard, and I want that African American in San Francisco to have a chance if they are qualified.
Jun 9, 2009
How many states representing what percentage of shipping tonnage are now parties to the Convention under the control of harmful antifouling systems?
Jun 8, 2009
The public must have a sense of confidence. They must feel that they are a part, they must feel they are informed.
Jun 8, 2009
I have long been an advocate for the highest levels of accountability and visibility in all aspects of the economic recovery.
Jun 8, 2009
Accordingly in order to accept these claims we again require transparency regarding the actions of all the players.
Jun 8, 2009
The last thing I want to do is abolish oversight, that is the thing we need most.
Jun 4, 2009
The cumulative effects of the recession--17 consecutive months of job loss, totaling 6 million jobs--have left these ordinary, hard-working Americans on precarious footing.
Jun 4, 2009
I am encouraged by marginal improvements like consumer confidence, but even this good sign is accompanied by a sobering counterpoint.
May 19, 2009
I promise you we will work with the Coast Guard and others in our Defense Department to see what we can do to bring clarity.
May 19, 2009
I would like to caution us in referring to when President Jefferson sent our Navy over to battle the Barbary pirates, because in order to get out of that situation, we, first off, had someone to negotiate with...
May 19, 2009
This is our watch. This is our watch. And if we fail to act, then I am convinced that lives will be lost.
May 19, 2009
I just worry that when it times come for the rubber to meet the road, we will discover there is no road.
May 19, 2009
There was phenomenal reluctance. Phenomenal. And that is why I am saying this. I would not say this if it did not pain me.
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