“I do not think we should be trying to save our freedom by killing the safeguards that keep our liberties.”

“I do not think we should be trying to save our freedom by killing the safeguards that keep our liberties.”

“Too small is our world to allow discrimination, bigotry and intolerance to thrive in any corner of it, let alone in the United States of America.”

“While Haiti has recently celebrated more than 200 years of independence from French colonial rule, the citizens of the island remain vulnerable to poverty, poor health, and political chaos.”

“It is my hope that as we commemorate Black History Month in the future, we will continue to celebrate the many achievements and rich culture of African-Americans.”