Political Quotes

Thank you. And I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Mr. Mfume for this bipartisan effort, very important legislation.

I urge my colleagues not to engage in knee-jerk reactions that set back our real progress toward creating a more equitable criminal justice system.

I am really pleased to support this legislation to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs. And I commend Mr. Goldman for his commitment and dedication to making this office operate more effectively for rural small businesses.

Short-sighted attacks on the Council, by some of my colleagues across the aisle will only compromise our ability to appropriately protect the air and water quality and public health that our communities rely on.