Speech #1100041240

But we rise today to support House Resolution 272. and to ask as Americans and people of the world that we build together a stronger America. where people have access to quality education that helps us to compete with the Chinas and the Taiwans and the Indias of the world. that we rise as a Nation of Americans and that we never again forget that all people are created by one God known by many names. So I stand here as Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. one of 435 Members of this Congress. one of 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus. to say to America. we are still the best country in the world. We still have a lot to achieve. and as we improve our schools. as we invest our moneys. this $3 trillion budget that we have in this country. make sure that this Congress. this administration. the people rise up to have a fair immigration policy. to have fair schools that are funded. that are technologically sound to compete. And we pledge to you as African Americans. we will produce young people and others who are rising up. owning their own businesses. doing what we need to do to do our part so that our children know that we are the best. we intend to be the best. and we want the doors of opportunity to stay open so that access will be there.