Political Quotes

“I wish a good evening to all of my colleagues and certainly members of the Congressional Black Caucus. It is my privilege to be part of the Special Order series of the Congressional Black Caucus as a coanchor with Congressman Torres from New York, and we thank him for his leadership. We thank, in particular, the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Joyce Beatty, who has been an enormous leader on any number of issues that are crucial to the American people and to African Americans. The one thing I say about the Congressional Black Caucus representing millions and millions of Americans is that we represent a diverse population of Americans. I am very proud to, as well, represent those African-American descendants of freed slaves. In fact, we rise today to emphasize the cruciality of the Build Back Better Act for moving the Nation forward and particularly moving forward those whom the Congressional Black Caucus represents. So I am very pleased this evening to be joined by my outstanding colleagues, who will include Congresswoman Adams from North Carolina, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman from New Jersey, Congressman Dwight Evans from Pennsylvania, and Congressman Steve Horsford from Nevada. There are others, such as Congresswoman Gwen Moore from the great State of Wisconsin. Other Members may come. General Leave”