Political Quotes

“I feel, as all of us do, that we rise today to honor an accomplished public servant, an effective problem-solver, and a tireless advocate for our society's most vulnerable, Congresswoman Marcia Fudge of Ohio. {time} 1030 As she concludes her tenure as chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, she makes us all obligated to share our deep appreciation for her courage and her thoughtfulness. Since taking office 6 years ago, Congresswoman Fudge has been a national leader in the fight for job creation, the safety net, access to health care, and quality nutrition, and she has been able to motivate some 43 other Members of the Congressional Black Caucus in supporting these issues that have made her so outstanding. It is fortuitous that she came to lead the Congressional Black Caucus at a time of unprecedented attacks on the Nation's nutrition-support systems that are essential for saving lives and eliminating the opportunity gap. She has been unwavering and unstinting in her defense of people who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP--as well as child nutrition and school feeding programs--for survival. There's no better way to reduce inequality than to ensure that children have access to the nutrition they need to prosper. As the Senior Member of the Judiciary Committee, I am also extremely grateful for Chairwoman Fudge's leadership and extraordinary insight and energy in advocating for voting rights and for victims of excessive force.…”