Kweisi Mfume said "However, Madam Speaker, as the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, I do want to express my thanks to Members of this body, black, white, Jew, gentile, Hispanic, Asian, and of course the women of this Congress, who have come forth either this evening or who have submitted for the official Record their own remarks highlighting and underscoring not just the need but the purpose of Black History Month; why, as Dr. Carter G. Woodson thought many years ago that it was important for us to take pause as a nation to reflect on the contributions of our citizens and, even more importantly in this month, on those of African ancestry." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 23, 1994

However, Madam Speaker, as the chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, I do want to express my thanks to Members of this body, black, white, Jew, gentile, Hispanic, Asian, and of course the women of this Congress, who have come forth either this evening or who have submitted for the official Record their own remarks highlighting and underscoring not just the need but the purpose of Black History Month; why, as Dr. Carter G. Woodson thought many years ago that it was important for us to take pause as a nation to reflect on the contributions of our citizens and, even more importantly in this month, on those of African ancestry.

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Kweisi Mfume

Democratic · Maryland

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Editor's note · Context

Mfume expresses gratitude for recognition of Black History Month and its significance.

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