In D.C., I’ve passed amendments to allocate $6.3 million to keep our waterways open for business, $1 million as a down payment on our wetland restoration – our natural storm protection – and $5 million to ensure that drilling permits are reviewed thoroughly and efficiently. Cedric Richmond Read Quote
As a survivor of Hurricane Katrina, I understood all too well the despair my colleagues – Republican and Democrat alike – were feeling as Hurricane Sandy ravaged their communities. Cedric Richmond Read Quote
America draws tremendous strength from its diversity, which prompts the question, as Congress contemplates comprehensive immigration reform, why are some lawmakers aiming to curb diversity instead of promoting it? Cedric Richmond Read Quote
If our focus in immigration reform is exclusively on high-skilled or STEM immigrants, where do the rest of the millions yearning to join our ranks fit in? Cedric Richmond Read Quote
It’s something that black men still go through to this day, which is women clutching their purses, hitting the lock button on store, or just basic attitudes. And even as a U.S. congressman, as a black man, it is very, very frustrating, and you build up an internal anger about it that you can’t act on. Cedric Richmond Read Quote
I don’t think Steve Scalise has a racist bone in his body. Steve and I have worked on issues that benefit poor people, black people, white people, Jewish people. I know his character. Cedric Richmond Read Quote
Leaving American disaster victims to languish is morally reprehensible and un-American. Cedric Richmond Read Quote
I welcome a discussion on a long-term, pro-active approach to disaster relief for Americans. Until Congress arrives at a conclusion, however, we must continue to honor America’s honorable tradition of helping Americans recover for natural catastrophes. Cedric Richmond Read Quote
I’ve introduced eight bills to fight for support for our small businesses and ensure we get funding to rebuild public housing – among other things. Cedric Richmond Read Quote
High school dropout rates nationally – Not enough is being done on this issue. Cedric Richmond Read Quote
