Political Quotes

“This evening, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be anchoring the Congressional Black Caucus hour on voter protection. At the same time that I have the privilege of hosting this very important discussion, let me make note of the fact that our very distinguished Member, Congressman Charlie Rangel, is being toasted and recognized by our Members. I know that many of them will be commemorating Congressman Rangel, who is a dear friend of mine. He served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and as a Korean War vet, and understands, when soldiers go to battle, they go to battle so that others might have the opportunity for freedom. Certainly embodied in freedom has to be the idea of being able to vote. So this evening, as I discuss these issues, I am delighted to acknowledge him as well as to acknowledge that this is really a bipartisan concern--and it should be a bipartisan concern, because, in essence, we should not be at this moment speaking about who you vote for as much as we are speaking about allowing you to vote for the person of your choice and to be able to cast your vote unfettered. Mr. Speaker, that is what my discussion will be about tonight. As I do so, allow me just for a moment to be able to share, if you will, a point that I hope that we all can adhere to. This is going to be a tough election season. There are many actors, if you will, who will be involved in this process. This is a Presidential year, so it's going to get particularly feisty.…”