Political Quotes

“And still I rise. Mr. Speaker, and still I rise. And I rise as a proud Member of this august body. I rise with gratitude for the time that I have been afforded. I rise, understanding that time is precious. And I rise understanding that tonight, I have a topic that is going to be of interest to many and provocative to some, but still I rise. I rise with the topic of institutionalized racism emanating from Capitol Hill. Institutionalized racism emanating from Capitol Hill. This is hardly where one would expect institutionalized racism. And there are a good many people who say there is no such thing as institutionalized racism. I trust that after tonight's message, many minds will be changed, and perhaps some hearts will be changed because if you know the truth, it can set you free. It can free your heart, it can free your mind, it can free your body, and it can free your soul. So let's take the acts of truth tonight and slam it into the tree of circumstance and let the chips fall where they must. And still I rise. Mr. Speaker, it is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. A picture is worth a thousand words. Here is a picture. This is a picture of the Russell Senate Office Building. The Russell Senate Office Building. I think it appropriate that we get a better understanding of who Russell was.…”