Political Quotes

“What is right? . . . If we act on the answer with courage and commitment, we will overcome all that stands between us and the glory of a truly beloved community.'' Those are the words of our dear friend and colleague, Representative John Lewis. He didn't just preach these words. He lived them. Progress only lasts when protected by vigilance. Today, our democracy faces threats so similar to what Representative John Lewis endured-- voter suppression, book bans, and economic injustice. The solution isn't to step back. It is to lean in. That is why I am proud to cosponsor the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and reintroduce the Break the Cycle of Violence Act to carry his work and legacy forward. Let's do more to remember this giant among men. Let's legislate. Let's lead. Above all, let's get in what he called ``good trouble, necessary trouble.'' I commend our chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, all of our members, and the Members of this House to carry on the legacy of Representative John Lewis.”