Political Quotes

“Debo Adegbile is the President's nominee to lead the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. He is a man who renews my faith in the American dream. He is the son of Irish and Nigerian immigrants. To say he grew up in poverty is an understatement. There were times when he and his mom--he was raised mostly by a single mom--were homeless. Despite these challenges, he worked his way through the educational system and to the top of the legal profession. He graduated from prestigious New York University Law School. He argued two of the most important civil rights cases of his generation before the U.S. Supreme Court. He has received numerous awards for his legal prowess and his commitment to civil rights. He is one of the Nation's foremost civil rights attorneys. He is eminently qualified to lead the office that enforces Federal laws prohibiting every type of discrimination, including discriminatory voting practices. His job--the job of that person who is in the Civil Rights Division-- is to do everything they can do to make sure people have the opportunity to vote. We know what has happened around the country. We know how Republican Governors and other Republican officials have done everything they can to stop voting. Early voting they eliminate or they shorten the time period. They take away voting places that make it easier for people to vote. This is an important position.…”