Political Quotes

“Yes, there is a better way. I think Dr. King, reflecting upon him right now, showed us a better way and told us that there was a better way. He told us how the bombs bursting in Vietnam would explode here in the ghettos of America if in fact our spending priorities were not reordered. Those who care about Dr. King and celebrate his birthday in January need to celebrate his life each and every day by executing his vision. We have the opportunity to do that. What an honor. We have been elected to Congress to be able to create a better world. In fact, when we do not take those opportunities to do that, I worry for us. I worry for our country. I say, thank God for the Congressional Black Caucus. If it were not for the Congressional Black Caucus, I do not know if, in fact, any of these issues would be crystallized in the way that they are being crystallized as a result of our efforts. I want to thank the gentleman, even though I know it is very difficult sometimes dealing with 39 of us who all have ideas. But the chairman incorporates all of our ideas and comes up with a magnificent document each and every year. I think that sooner or later our budget will be the budget. It will be the budget that is passed by this House and the other body, and it will be in the White House, and we will someday see our vision for America and for the world as being the American Dream realized and in action.”