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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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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The absence of diverse voices leads to policies and programs that adversely impact African-Americans.
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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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Our ultimate goal is that Iran never have a nuclear bomb.
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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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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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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 cannot support a measure that chooses to protect some women and not others.
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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're going to do things that are going to make this country better and reduce the cost of health care.
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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 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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Civil rights is unfinished business. Make it your business.
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I ask for calm yet resolute voices to be heard in our communities. It is imperative that people of good will, those who believe in a just and fair criminal justice system, hear our voices.
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We'd rather pay farmers millions of dollars not to grow crops than to feed children.
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I think what we do really want to do is make sure that we take chemical weapons away from Syrians. And I do as well believe that because of the threats that have come from the United States, that Russia and Syria both understand that there needs to be some action.
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We are at a point in our nation's history when the right leadership is needed more than ever. Hillary has spent her life advocating for poor and working class families. Hillary will help build an economy for tomorrow and beyond; strengthen America's families; defend our country and its core values; and revitalize our democracy.
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Civil rights in this country is unfinished business, and racism is alive and well.
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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.