Political Quotes

“I would just like to make my morning remarks a bit later, but I want to acknowledge and thank my good friend the Reverend Adolphus Lacey of the famous Bethany Baptist Church, not too far from where I live in Brooklyn, for leading us in this morning's prayer. It is great to see you here. You are a leader in bringing the message of the Lord down here to all of us, but also doing many good works here on Earth. You do both, as the Prophet Micah would have wanted you to do. And I have a great relationship with Bethany Baptist Church. Bill Jones--when I ran for Congress, they were sort of running a racist campaign against me, and Bill Jones--the Reverend Bill Jones--who was a disciple of Dr. King, rallied the ministers to support me and help me win. So the relationship with Bethany Baptist goes way back, but it has even blossomed further under the great leadership of Pastor Lacey. I am so proud he is here so all of the Nation can see why we in Brooklyn love Pastor Adolphus Lacey. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York.”