Political Quotes

“I thank Mr. Collins very much for yielding. This is kind of emotional for me, because I knew this young man's mother before she died, a very wonderful lady who suffered an unfortunate tragedy at the hands of some dastardly individuals. But more importantly, we are a better country than what that deed dictates. I support Congressman Rush's bill. It is a bill that is long overdue. But just as important, we have to commit ourselves to making this country a better country. In the little town of Glendora, where the fan that was attached to young Emmett's body that sank in the Tallahatchie River was found, there is a little museum dedicated not only to Mr. Till, but to the atrocities that have occurred in my district over time. Madam Speaker, I compliment those individuals for putting the museum together and also for dedicating themselves to letting the world know what happened, but also recommitting ourselves to try not to let it happen again. So we must pass this legislation, Madam Speaker. We must pass it to correct the inactions of those before us. The inaction of others does not relieve one of the obligation to do what is right. {time} 1245”