Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. Res. 1094: ``Commemorating the life of the late Cynthia DeLores Tucker.'' Although it has been almost five years since the world lost a true pioneer and leader, but the legacy of C. DeLores Tucker endures. October 13, 2005 did not mark a tragedy; rather, it marked a day of celebration as to the achievements and legacy of a paragon of the woman leader. It is an honor for me to stand here today to celebrate the passing on of Dr. C. DeLores Tucker to her rightful place among other angels and saints. Dr. Tucker represented a major segment of African American and political history in the U.S. She was among the many women stalwarts of our lifetime that led on so many different issues. The key aspect about Dr. Tucker's efforts was that they were not for personal gain. I would compare her to an eagle that spread its wings to help other women--not only African Americans, but all women. She provided the wind and momentum for other women to ascend to equality and a better quality of life. Given the long fight that our dear DeLores and I endeavored together in the Halls of Congress, I ask your short indulgence as I cite an excerpt from the words spoken by a similar pioneer, Madame Sojourner Truth, in her ``Ain't I a Woman?'' speech delivered at a women's rights convention in Akron, Ohio in 1851: That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere.…”