Marcia Fudge Quotes
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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.
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The absence of diverse voices leads to policies and programs that adversely impact African-Americans.
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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.
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I am certainly humbled to receive the American Voice Award and join the ranks of so many people that I admire.
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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.
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I thank Secretary Clinton and her team for recommending me to serve as the permanent chair of the 2016 Democratic National Convention. It is an honor for me and the people of Ohio. I am happy to serve and look forward to a great convention and our ongoing efforts as we work together for a strong party and a successful election.
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Men and women wonder if merely walking or driving justifies being followed, stopped, or questioned. This practice and the presumption of guilt so often associated with people of color must come to an end.
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We need to address hunger, job training, justice. I can't do it alone. We need to elect people who understand the urgency.
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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.
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This is not about race or affiliation, and it isn't about black versus blue. All lives matter.
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We'd rather pay farmers millions of dollars not to grow crops than to feed children.
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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.
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We are world leaders, and we need to act like it.
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I am going to be respectful of you, and I want you to be respectful of me. We are all Democrats, and we need to act like it.
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I cannot support a measure that chooses to protect some women and not others.
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I'm a very direct person just generally. I don't use a lot of words unnecessarily. I try to get to the heart of the issue, address it and go on to the next thing.
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I think that there is not any group of people in this country who do not believe that they should be a part of the process.
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Civil rights is unfinished business. Make it your business.
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Our ultimate goal is that Iran never have a nuclear bomb.
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We're going to do things that are going to make this country better and reduce the cost of health care.
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I try to get to the heart of the issue, address it, and go on to the next thing.
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U.S. trade policy is not just about the relationship between our nation and other countries. It is part of a larger conversation about living wage, consumer protection, job security, and a better quality of life for all Americans.
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Civil rights in this country is unfinished business, and racism is alive and well.
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Promoting healthy lifestyles and encouraging fitness are so important for our children's development and reducing the nation's epidemic of childhood obesity.