Political Quotes

“I rise, yes, to mourn his death, but I also rise to celebrate his life, because it was a life worthy of great celebration. I rise understanding that, yes, he was brilliant. He was a Phi Beta Kappa with some 13 doctoral degrees, but he did not allow his brilliance to outshine his goodness. His goodness was such that he was one who cared for the least, the last, and the lost. He was there for those whom we consider the least among us, those who were not born into plenty but, rather, into poverty. He was there for those who were the last, the last hired and the first fired. He fought for jobs for them. He was there for those who are lost, lost in poverty in the richest country in the world, and he fought to elevate their lives; those lost in chemical abuse, he was there to help them acquire healthcare. He was truly a person who made a difference in the lives of people whom he never had the opportunity to meet and greet. So I mourn his passing, but I celebrate his living. And while I am sure there are many who will say that he left too soon, I can only say this: We had him for 68 years, and I am grateful for that 68 years. God bless you, dear brother. You were a wise warrior and a seeker of peace. And while you may not be with us physically, your spirit will endure forever.”