Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, as we celebrate Black History Month, we must embrace that Black History Month and Black history is American history. When we embrace Black history as American history, we tap into a wellspring of intellect, perspective, and capacity. Individually, we shine, but collectively, we radiate brilliance and effect change in our Nation and around the world--change as doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, artists, sports folks, Members of Congress, moms, and more. I honor Harriet Tubman, the first woman to lead an armed Civil War expedition, freeing over 700 South Carolinians. Today at noon, I celebrate the Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coin Act in honor of her 200th birthday, authored by Congressman Greg Meeks. However, Madam Speaker, this is just the first step. I will continue to fight for Tubman on the $20 bill. As we strive to make Black history a required part of American history, we must first recognize the trailblazers. I celebrate Rosa Parks, who resisted on the day of December 1 on that bus and who paved the way for integrated public transportation. Rosa Parks sat down on that bus so I can stand in the Halls of Congress today. Rosa Parks, the mother of the civil rights movement, was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for her bravery. I am proud that I authored the first Rosa Parks Day in the Nation in Ohio on December 1.…”