Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, today the House of Representatives lost a distinguished Member who served with honor for more than two decades. I had the pleasure of working with Donald Payne many times over the years. He had an incredible heart for Africa and suffering people in every corner of the continent. From Morocco to South Africa, he was a tireless advocate for freedom and self-determination. We worked together speaking on behalf of the Sahrawi people in Western Sahara. Representative Payne watched Western Sahara closely, working toward a peaceful resolution that would allow for a free referendum that could establish self-government. We also worked together in 2007 to recognize the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and to honor the legacy of William Wilberforce. And in one amazing episode, he risked his life seeking peace in Sudan and nearly had his plane shot down in 2009. Donald Payne never missed an opportunity to advocate on behalf of the oppressed, and his work has had a lasting impact on the human rights of people around the world. I'm proud to have fought the good fight alongside of him. He will be missed. ____________________”