Every member of my family was displaced by Katrina.

We were not republicans or democrats during Katrina. We truly were all Americans, and Trent Lott came through for me.

There's no question that Donald Trump has had ample opportunity to distance himself from the kind of racist language that comes from some of his supporters.

Barbara Jordan is one [of the political heroes]. Her 1976 speech in New York inspired me to get into politics.

I know people have embraced Donald Trump. He may not have embraced them. But he has every - he should distance himself. This sort of alt-right movement is very disturbing.

We have taken appropriate steps to ensure that we have the safest possible system. We're working with federal officials.

We're like a Third World country when it comes to some of our election practices.