Political Quotes

“I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate on the bill, as amended? Hearing none, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill, as amended, pass? The bill (S. 4243), as amended, was passed, as follows: S. 4243 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first African- American woman elected to Congress where she served until 1982. (2) Shirley Chisholm inspired and led the march of political achievement by African Americans and women in the 3 decades since she ran for the Presidency of the United States. (3) Her election to Congress and her candidacy for the Presidency raised the profile and aspirations of all African Americans and women in the field of politics. (4) Shirley Chisholm was recognized for her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics during and after the civil rights era. (5) Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 30, 1924, attended Brooklyn College, and earned a master's degree from Columbia University. (6) Shirley Chisholm worked in education and social services before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 1964.…”