Political Quotes

“First, let me thank the gentlelady from Florida for yielding and for her leadership on so many issues, especially as it relates to her community, her district, Haitians, Haiti, and the Haitian diaspora. I rise in support of H.R. 1016, the Assessing Progress in Haiti Act, legislation which I authored to direct the United States Government to report on the status of humanitarian, reconstruction, and development efforts in the aftermath of the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010. Let me thank Chairwoman Ros-Lehtinen for her leadership and for her assistance in helping bring this bill to the floor. I also thank Ranking Member Berman, Chairman Mack, Ranking Member Engel, the staffs of the Foreign Affairs Committee, my staff, as well as the Republican and Democratic leaders' offices for bringing this bill to the floor. I would also like to acknowledge the hard work of my Congressional Black Caucus colleagues. You just heard from Congresswoman Maxine Waters in terms of her leadership and her commitment to the people of Haiti and of so many others who have worked tirelessly in support of the Haitian people in ongoing United States humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.…”