Political Quotes

“We stand here listening. We stand here revisiting our history. We stand here thinking about our ancestors. {time} 2030 As members of the Congressional Black Caucus 50-plus-1-years-old, we understand that the fight must continue. We understand when we walk in these hallowed Halls of justice that we carry that torch--that torch, freedom, that torch, justice and liberty for all. It is that responsibility that we acknowledge. It is that responsibility when I think about the 173 Black people in the history of this Congress who have served out of some 12,000 people who have served in these Halls--173 Black people. When I think about being the ninth Black woman to serve as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, I think of the other women: the sojourners and the truth tellers who served as chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. I think of people like Congresswoman Karen Bass, whom I followed. I think about Congresswoman, and now Secretary of HUD, Marcia Fudge. I think about Congresswoman Maxine Waters--who is one of six Black Members of Congress--serving as chair of the Financial Services Committee. I think about Congresswoman Barbara Lee from California who is always out in the forefront and reminding us of the words of Shirley Chisholm. I think about Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, another colleague from the great State of Texas.…”