Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman as we share the amazing honor of representing the city of Detroit, a place that John Conyers loved and gave his life to. Mr. Speaker, I would like to also read from a statement from our chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Karen Bass. Her statement outlines his life and his history. It also talks about how he fought apartheid and that he confronted President Nixon about imposing sanctions against South Africa; and, when it became clear that the President wouldn't act, he joined Congressman Dellums in introducing legislation to that end and was even arrested at a protest, in front, of South Africa. He impacted so many people in his district and throughout the country. America is a better country today because of the legislative and advocacy work of Representative John Conyers Jr. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring forth a chair of this amazing body--a chair, a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, and an amazing leader, Congressman Scott. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott).”