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“We need to get involved in things that are important to other countries, just as we expect them to participate in things that are important to us.”
“The times when black women have been successful in confronting and overcoming the structural and institutional sexism and racism that persists in our society have been when we are thoughtful and strategic about speaking up. It's when we've done what it takes to introduce and implement our ideas and our plans to make things better.”
“The absence of diverse voices leads to policies and programs that adversely impact African-Americans.”
“We need to have a discussion on race, but we also need to have a discussion on how we are treating poor and minority people in this country.”
“We'd rather pay farmers millions of dollars not to grow crops than to feed children.”
“The PHYSICAL Act gives our schools the flexibility they need to give physical education the attention it deserves in promoting our children's well-being.”
“Unfortunately, my colleagues in Congress have unfairly burdened the Postal Service with a costly, unfunded mandate to pre-pay health care for retirees. No other agency or business has to pay these costs in advance - and neither should the Postal Service.”
“Any staffing changes that disproportionately cut the number of African Americans at CNN - intentionally or otherwise - are an affront to the African American journalism community and to the African American community as a whole.”
“I just believe in common courtesy.”
“I don't use a lot of words unnecessarily.”
“To put it simply, my support of Israel will be just as strong the day after Prime Minister Netanyahu's address as it is today.”
“Faith and service to others were pillars in Rev. DeBose's life. I knew him as a very kind person and an outstanding public servant.”
“The 2012 superstorm known as Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc beyond the Eastern Seaboard and reached Northeast Ohio as well, with heavy rain, wind gusts of nearly 70 miles per hour and waves on Lake Erie reaching 15 to 18 feet.”
“I cannot support a measure that chooses to protect some women and not others.”
“Promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging fitness are so important for our children's development and reducing the nation's epidemic of childhood obesity.”
“As a founder and most senior member of the CBC, John Conyers has been an advocate for the Congressional Black Caucus and a respected leader in the House of Representatives.”