Political Quotes

“I hope that what we just heard, and to our chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, that we can, either through social media or whatever way, share that that was a learning experience that just took place. To have Congressman Lewis, who was there, who was on the front lines, who is not talking about something he read but something he has demonstrated through his own experience, that all of us--not just the Congressional Black Caucus, but this entire House-- should thank him for his service and for being a patriot and for what he has expressed. So I personally want to thank the Honorable John Lewis for taking that opportunity just to educate us, because we all need education, and we are never too wise to think we don't need someone to talk to us. Speaking of education, another good colleague from the great State of Texas--I know a little bit about that State. Everything is big in that State, they tell me. She is in a seat that Congresswoman Jordan used to hold, and Mickey Leland, and she, in her own right, is doing a lot. I have watched her in the period of time I have been here, just a year. She is a fantastic person, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, from the 18th Congressional District of Texas. Mr. Speaker, how much time do I have remaining? {time} 1945 The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Curtis). The gentleman has 36 minutes remaining.”