G. K. Butterfield: “I thank the gentlewoman for her very powerful words. At this time, I yield to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Mfume).”

The House is honored today to welcome a great theologian and humanitarian, my friend and constituent, the distinguished William J. Barber, II. I have known Bishop Barber since he was a college student. A native of Roper, North Carolina…

At this time in the interest of time, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Allred), my friend from Dallas, who represents the 32nd Congressional District.

I had spent thirty years in a courtroom before coming to Congress, and, you know, in a courtroom, the rules are so much different than the rules for ethics for Members of Congress.

The Voting Rights Act has transformed American politics and we are on a good trajectory.