Political Quotes

“Let me sort of clarify, because the chairman has made a point about a certain area where it is referencing Historically Black Colleges. They are referencing several areas. I am speaking specifically to environmental justice, which is represented in the Departmental Administration account. So I'm focusing on the important work that these colleges can do as it relates to educating our poor, impoverished communities and communities of which they have a direct ability to communicate with. I will tell you, bringing forth environmental experts out of these jurisdictions--tribal colleges, minority-serving, and Historically Black--is a great asset to improving the quality of life of all Americans. So I would ask my colleagues to support the amendment. So mine is one of the references. There are many references where Historically Black Colleges are, but this is specifically dealing with environmental justice.”