Political Quotes

I rise, Mr. Speaker, as a liberated Democrat. I rise, Mr. Speaker, unbought, unbossed, unafraid. I rise, Mr. Speaker, as the only Member of the House of Representatives to be removed from a joint session of Congress and, thereafter, to be…

It is addressed to the Justice Department, Civil Rights Division. There is a part of this letter that addresses the allegation that Texas engaged in race-based gerrymandering. There are two pages. The attorney general has in bold print…

I rise today, Mr. Speaker, because I am a liberated, unbought, unbossed Democrat. I not only speak the truth to power; I speak truth about power. You speak truth to power by simply saying: ``Power, there is a problem. Let's solve it.'' It…

I take no delight in what I’m doing.