Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, like many others in this Chamber, the last time I heard Mr. Lewis' voice was on a Caucus call recently. Congressman Lewis implored us: Be bold. Be brave. Keep the faith. Keep your eyes on the prize. Keep working. There is much work to be done. Don't get weary. Continue the work. John Lewis was a hero to all of us for causing ``good trouble'' and for standing on the right side of history, for standing for our common humanity. His humility, strength, and belief in the greatness of this country never faltered. What a blessing it has been to me to serve with him. I had the privilege of being with him on a visit in Florida to the detention camp where immigrant children were kept separated from their parents, and through an interpreter, he spoke to the children. He had two messages. So whether he was speaking to us in Congress or to a President or to children, his message was the same, and the same was: Believe in the promise of America. Keep the faith. Be bold. Don't be disturbed. His other message, his second message, was one of welcome, and the beaming children loved that. He said: Welcome to America. We welcome you. His was a memory of kindness and humility and optimism for a better place, an America that was promised in our founding documents. On many occasions, we have fallen short, short of the American promise of equality and justice for all. Mr. Lewis' scars revealed that.…”