Political Quotes

“I thank my colleagues, Congressman Donald Payne and Congresswoman Robin Kelly, for leading this evening's critical discussion on ``The State of Black Health: A Congressional Black Caucus Assessment During National Minority Health Month.'' Mr. Speaker, it is no surprise that we are here today because, certainly, we have had many firsthand experiences to know the disparities that exist across all Americans but, more specifically, across African American communities. To you, Mr. Payne, thank you for having the foresight to come tonight; and to you, Congresswoman Kelly, thank you for taking a leadership position in helping us share with the Nation the value and the importance of protecting all lives but giving information to the Nation about the state of black health. It is imperative that we continue to address health disparities that affect racial minorities and work together on the efforts to advance health equity. Since July 1971, the Congressional Black Caucus has sponsored national conferences and held brain trusts on black health. It is so timely that we have this discussion as we observe National Minority Health Month. Tonight is a call to action, a charge for all of us to unite towards a common goal of improving the health of our communities. Everyone in America should be able to live a healthy life, regardless of the color of their skin. Mr. Speaker, the good news is the overall health of an American has improved over the past few decades.…”