Political Quotes

“I thank the chair and the anchor for this Special Order hour, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence, for her commitment, dedication, and service, not just to the people of Detroit but to the people of this great Nation. {time} 2030 I join with my colleagues, not only in the Congressional Black Caucus, but this body of government as a whole, in mourning a giant in the legacy of Representative John Conyers. Representative John Conyers was a force to be reckoned with, a leader of the civil rights movement who stood tall in the House of Representatives for more than a half century, the longest serving African American Congressman. During his 53 years as the Representative for the part of Michigan encompassing Detroit, Congressman Conyers fought for the people of his State tooth and nail. Congressman Conyers was known as the dean of the House of Representatives, and he paved the way for all of us who are here this evening. I really believe that we stand on his shoulders. Speaking to his legacy, he was a cofounder of the Congressional Black Caucus. So, the fact that we are now 54 members in number representing more than 84 million people across the country, it was the vision of people like Congressman Conyers and others that allowed the Congressional Black Caucus to come forward.…”