Political Quotes

“The great Maya Angelou summarized the very essence of my being when she proclaimed `` . . . the gifts my ancestors gave, I am the dream and hope of the slave.'' I am proud to say tonight that I am a descendent of enslaved people. I also want to acknowledge tonight a couple of righteous allies of enslaved people. Mr. Steny Hoyer, the majority leader of the House. Mr. Hoyer and I worked closely to bring the Slavery Remembrance Day resolution to the floor. I am very proud of what he has done to help us. I consider him a righteous ally of enslaved people. President Joe Biden: President Biden issued a press statement that I will be eternally grateful for as it relates to enslaved people. In fact, I would like to read from the statement that the President actually issued. Of course, it is the President's statement, Joe Biden, marking Slavery Remembrance Day. He issued this on August 20, 2022. It reads: More than 400 years ago, 20 enslaved Africans were forcibly brought to the shores of what would become the United States. Millions more were stolen and sold in the centuries that followed, part of a system of slavery that is America's original sin. Great Nation's don't hide from their history. They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies. Today is a day-- He is talking about August 20. Today is a day to reflect on the terrible toll of slavery, and our Nation's profound ability to heal and emerge stronger.…”