Political Quotes

“I thank Mr. Clyburn for yielding. I thank Mr. Clyburn for not only giving us information about Blacks serving in the military, but also reminding us of our rich history and how everyone benefits. Thus, Black history is American history. Mr. Speaker, let us be clear that America cannot move forward by erasing the people who propelled it forward. Currently, this administration is looking to erase the impact of women and Black Americans from our military. From brutal attacks on Black history to Secretary Hegseth's attempt to remove women from combat roles, the message is clear. Clearly, President Trump does not value the contributions of Black Americans or women in our Nation's military, but still, they rise. Still, we rise because we understand that an injustice anywhere is a threat to justice anywhere. Today, that legacy lives on through the more than 350,000 Black Americans currently serving in uniform and the more than 2 million Black Americans who are veterans. They served with that same courage, that same resilience, and that same excellence as those who came before them. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Clyburn for reminding us about being woke because the opposite is being asleep, and I am sure we don't want anyone to not be woke when they are fighting for our freedom, when they are fighting for our justice.”