One of the things that`s offensive is saying in the fifth district there`s nothing going on. This is a very vast district. The congressman happens to represent me. And while there are always more things that we can do in every community, this is a very diverse district with all kinds of wonderful things.

I understand deficit spending. I was born in deficit spending.

The United States government has the obligation to educate all young people in this country.

We're not willing to give black leaders second chances because, in most cases, we're not willing to give them first chances.

John Lewis is an icon in our society.

Life is about not where you start, but where you're going. That's family values.

I won vice president of my student body in high school. That doesn't mean anything.