Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor the innumerable achievements and contributions of African-Americans in the history and in the development of our Nation. African-American businesses and organizations, both past and present, have laid the groundwork for many innovative and essential institutions. My home State of New York has long been an academic and cultural center, due in large part to the talents of its diverse community. African-American doctors, lawyers, judges, educators, entertainers, politicians, and many others have helped empower individuals and provided leadership to the whole Nation. The 17th District, which I represent in Congress, includes several African-American organizations and businesses that are vital to communities in the Bronx, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Pelham. They provide essential services that ensure fair housing opportunities, provide medical and counseling services, educate our youth, and care for the elderly and infirmed. Most of the organizations had meager beginnings, starting as volunteer organizations under the leadership of one or two exceptional African-Americans. These organizations have and continue to play a paramount role in providing role models and employment opportunities where they may not have existed before.”