Political Quotes

“The Congressional Black Caucus, better known as the CBC, is proud to anchor this hour. My name is Marcia Fudge, and I represent the 11th Congressional District of Ohio, and I'm currently the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. CBC Members stand firm as the voice of the people and as the conscience of the Congress. We are dedicated to providing focused services to the citizens who elected us to these offices. Tonight, the CBC will focus its attention on the culture of violence. With no end in sight, the culture of violence continues to permeate and define our society, Mr. Speaker. We cannot hide from it. It is everywhere we go. Merriam-Webster defines an epidemic as ``something affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time.'' It is clear the culture of violence is an American epidemic. It is time for us to face the music. We are complicit in the violence that takes place in our Nation if we fail to strengthen our gun laws, if we fail to invest more resources into our mental health services, and address the issue of bullying. We must take meaningful and immediate action to eradicate the culture of violence in our country. Mr. Speaker, this evening I am joined by a number of members of the Congressional Black Caucus, and I now yield to the gentleman from Illinois, Mr. Danny Davis.”