Having been a mayor, we prioritized based on where we want our city and our country to go.
There is this real divisive theory that if we allow more immigrants to come into this country, that they're going to take our jobs. It is simply not true. Every person I know who wants to work in a hotel and change sheets can do it.
We have a community where almost 50 percent of the people in the city of Cleveland alone have some type of record. I represent one of the poorest districts in America - out of 435, I'm 422.
Historically, people of color and the Diaspora have been at the bottom of the barrel, even as it relates to immigration. If we don't engage in the discussion, then what is it that we're saying to people? That we don't care?
Any time something goes wrong, Republicans pick on women and minorities.
We need to tell the American public the truth. We need to let them know they're not the only ones struggling.
We'd rather pay farmers millions of dollars not to grow crops than to feed children.
This is not about race or affiliation, and it isn't about black versus blue. All lives matter.
I just believe in common courtesy.
We've lost our way if we turn our backs on millions of Americans in need.
In order to govern, you have to win.
This country must break the cycle of childhood obesity. Unless we reverse course, this epidemic will continue to put more of our children and the future of our nation at risk.
Ethnic sensitivity both on-camera and behind it demonstrates a corporate understanding of the benefits of diversity and a genuine respect for the audiences' needs.
If we lower the payroll tax, will Americans let us raise it again? I don't think so.
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.
I think calling what Paul Ryan is doing a 'budget' is lending some validity to it. It is not a budget. If it were a budget, he could justify his revenue projections, he could justify his cuts, and he can't. This is a scheme to rob the poor and give to the rich.
Civil rights is unfinished business. Make it your business.
Civil rights in this country is unfinished business, and racism is alive and well.
We're going to do things that are going to make this country better and reduce the cost of health care.
Anyone that I know who wants to work in these fields by the sweat of their brow, the bend of their back, picking lettuce and fruit, can do it. We don't want those jobs. Let's be real about that.
