The fact that our country - the greatest country in the world - remains mired in race relations issues in the year 2014 is an embarrassment, if we are to learn anything from the tragic death of Michael Brown, we must first acknowledge that we have a race issue that we are not addressing.

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I'd like to know what House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi plans are. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi did not share them with me. But it is something that Congressional Black Caucus is interested in knowing, i think the biggest issue we discussed was the feeling within the caucus who are feeling left out and left behind.

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It has been heartwarming and humbling to know how many people thi... by Marcia Fudge

It has been heartwarming and humbling to know how many people think that I should do this.

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We are all The Democrats, and we need to act like it. by Marcia Fudge

We are all The Democrats, and we need to act like it.

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The verdict is another chilling reminder of a broken relationship between the Cleveland Police Department and the community it serves, today we have been told – yet again – our lives have no value.

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What happens in our communities is that some people get the benefit of the doubt, and some people do not, too often, people in the African-American community do not, and so we are treated very, very differently by the judicial system.

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In the span of two weeks, this nation seems to have heard one message loud and clear: there will be no accountability for taking Black lives. As an American, it is growing increasingly difficult to believe that there is justice for all, black lives do matter and our lives do hold value.

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We respect our elders. There is wisdom that comes from experience, and I am not going to stop learning from wise counsel.

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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.

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Civil rights in this country is unfinished business, and racism i... by Marcia Fudge

Civil rights in this country is unfinished business, and racism is alive and well.

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I just believe in common courtesy. by Marcia Fudge

I just believe in common courtesy.

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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.

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A nation cannot be truly great without a moral compass. by Marcia Fudge

A nation cannot be truly great without a moral compass.

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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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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.

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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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We'd rather pay farmers millions of dollars not to grow crops tha... by Marcia Fudge

We'd rather pay farmers millions of dollars not to grow crops than to feed children.

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More than a quarter of mortgage borrowers are underwater, and 11... by Marcia Fudge

More than a quarter of mortgage borrowers are underwater, and 11 percent of all homes are vacant.

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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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I've never been one to try to find a niche for myself. I've alway... by Marcia Fudge

I've never been one to try to find a niche for myself. I've always tried to wait and see what comes.

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In order to govern, you have to win. by Marcia Fudge

In order to govern, you have to win.

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