Political Quotes

“It is with great honor that I rise today to coanchor this CBC Special Order hour. I would like to acknowledge the great work and the leadership of our chair, Cedric Richmond of Louisiana, and, of course, my coanchor, Marc Veasey of Texas, as we lead the discussion for the next 60 minutes. In these next 60 minutes, we have a chance to speak directly to the American people on issues of great importance to the Congressional Black Caucus, Congress, and the constituents that we represent. In this hour, we would like to discuss racism and discrimination in America and, specifically, hate crimes and the radicalization and the domestic terrorism that they present to the American people. The conclusion of Dylann Roof's trial a few month's ago is the latest reminder that homegrown terrorism has become part of the fabric of life in America. This problem shows no signs of fading yet reveals a threat that is both rare and more complex than simple explanation suggests. Solving the issue of domestic terrorism through hate crimes involves understanding the true nature of the problem--violent domestic extremism--so that effective steps can be taken to protect the Nation from it. It is legitimate to ask whether homegrown terrorists are being radicalized.…”