Donald M. Payne

I would like to associate myself with the remarks made by the gentleman from Louisiana. Terrorism is plaguing us, not only in Europe--we are concerned about, naturally, our country, the United States of America, keeping it safe--but it is…

I just want to thank you for working with us through this year in bringing these topics to the floor. We want the viewing public to understand that we have raised these issues because they are issues that plague our country. We are looking…

We are talking about the school systems. We are talking about Silicon Valley. I am doing a lot of work now with the insurance companies and finding out that based on your economic background and where you live and what your ZIP Code is…

Absolutely. To that point, this is the United States of America, and we have to come together as a Nation to eradicate this ill that has plagued this Nation since its inception. So we need people that understand and like-minded people to…

I thank the gentlewoman from California as well for always making very clear and thoughtful comments and for being a leader in this House for many years and taking bold steps in your beliefs and your principles. Sometimes when it looked…

I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois. It has been as a labor of love that we have represented the Congressional Black Caucus in these Special Order hours this year. Our year is coming to a close. As we look back at the issues that we have…

Back in my home State of New Jersey, we had the honor of having a going-home celebration for a remarkable individual from my community. He was known as Reverend Ron. His name was Ronald B. Christian. Reverend Ron's ministry was unique…

In closing, I would like to note that H.R. 1073 puts focus on EMP and GMD preparedness response in a reasonable manner. It does so in a way that does not come at the detriment of preparing for other more likely or more potentially lethal…

I want to acknowledge the remarks by the gentleman from Arizona in reference to the solidarity in which we stand with the French people. As it has been stated now and called, this terrorist attack is their 9/11. I just wanted to be on the…

I am honored once again today to serve as a Congressional co-chair of National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month reminds us that we cannot become complacent in our efforts to build and improve emergency preparedness…

Nearly 50 years after the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, we still see efforts to weaken voter protections and suppress votes. Discriminatory voting laws, such as strict photo ID requirements and reduced early voting…

I caution against acting too swiftly. Experience tells me that the reorganizations can be distracting, disruptive, and demoralizing to a workforce.

I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois. This is a very timely topic, as we have seen what has transpired in our Nation over the past several weeks. It is incredible to me how fast this issue has moved over the past month. But it always…

On rollcall No. 374 I would have voted ``no'' on passage. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

I want to thank the gentleman from Louisiana for his remarks, and I appreciate him being involved in tonight's Special Order. I am not surprised that he would be here on such an important topic. He has demonstrated numerous times his…

You know, the gentleman is absolutely correct. It reminds me of another story of some of those households where the circumstances are unfathomable. My sister is a kindergarten teacher of 25 years. I don't know if she would like me telling…

Well, Mr. Richmond, let me just say, and we have discussed it in private before, that I am the product of a very blessed circumstance in my life. My mother died when I was 4, and my father raised us, my sister and me. All the things you…

I would like to thank my colleague from the Garden State of New Jersey. She has come to the Congress and hit the ground running. As great a legislator as she was in New Jersey, she is doing a magnificent job here in the Halls of Congress…

I would like to thank the gentlewoman from Houston, who always brings clarity to these issues and is a great contributor to the conscience of this Congress. Mr. Speaker, the gentlewoman brings up a lot of good points in reference to…

I would like to thank the chairman for gracing us with his comments and for demonstrating true leadership in the Congressional Black Caucus. Next, we have a distinguished member of this caucus. She hails from Houston, Texas, and has always…

Let me begin by thanking the members of the Congressional Black Caucus who are joining me here tonight. The topic of tonight's discussion is: the missing Black male. Tonight, as a caucus, we will address the issues affecting Black males…

I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois and also the gentlewoman from Ohio for joining us this evening. Her thoughts and comments are always salient and to the point, and we appreciate her supporting us in this effort. We sophomores have to…

I first want to start by thanking my colleague from Illinois, Congresswoman Kelly, for coanchoring this Special Order with me. Thanks also to the members of the Congressional Black Caucus that will be joining us, and a special thanks to…

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida and the gentlewoman from New Jersey for affording me this opportunity to discuss a tragedy, as the gentlewoman from New Jersey stated, that has hit very close to home. And the reason I say that is, as…

Thank you, Ms. Kelly. We appreciate your comments. In closing, I would like to thank you for cohosting the Special Order on criminal justice reform, accountability, and diversity. It is through these Special Orders that we are able to…