Political Quotes

“I find it very interesting for myself that we have Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and the next Member to come up is also from New York. Both of them have been Representatives of districts that I have lived in and that my family lives in. They represent what I think of when I think of my parents who live now in Congressman Meeks' district, and my mother who was partly raised in Congresswoman Clarke's district. My parents represent most Caribbean Americans who come to this country--people who come here with not much, who are willing to work hard, who believe that the sacrifice toward education and support of their families and helping others to come and find good, stable jobs and create middle class is what America is about. We have contributed so much, and we can talk about so many of the Caribbean Americans who have done amazing things in this country. But it is those individuals who we do not talk about--our parents, our families--who come to this country, who provided the stability for others. It is why we are so concerned about the temporary protective status of Haitians--the 50,000 Haitians who are hardworking Haitians in this country, who are being sent back, who are now here working hard and sending so much money back that is the backbone of the economy of Haiti, who we cannot let go back because that country will collapse with them, leaving this country, and being good citizens--as much as they can be citizens--yearning for the American Dream. Mr.…”