Political Quotes

“I thank the gentlewoman. It has been my great honor to coanchor this Special Order hour with my esteemed colleague, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett. And I want to, again, thank our chairwoman, Karen Bass, for her effort in bringing forward this opportunity for us to all share our reflections. And I just want to say, on my behalf, that Chairman Cummings stood up for, really, the most vulnerable in society, and supported policies to ensure that the next generation of Americans have access to a clean environment, affordable housing, quality healthcare and education, and financial empowerment. Congressman Cummings was a firm believer in the United States Constitution, who fought for equality for all Americans. It is certain that Chairman Cummings did everything in his power, and then some, to defend our country and its institutions, to keep our democracy alive and thriving, despite attacks from within. His legacy of leadership will continue to inspire us all, and his presence in Congress will surely be missed. I hope now that he is resting in power and dancing with the angels, happily, with the knowledge that he set an example of resistance and perseverance, and that we will continue in his footsteps, we will carry on his spirit, and we will carry on his legacy. I now turn this over to the coanchor for this Special Order, my colleague and good friend, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett from the U.S. Virgin Islands, and I yield back the balance of my time.…”