“These past years, as we have been recovering and given our city a rebi...” — Cedric Richmond Quote

“These past years, as we have been recovering and given our city a rebirth, we have been encouraged by our faith, knowledge, and steadfast belief that we will pull through. There will be challenges and setbacks, as there have already been, but we will continue, and we the citizens of New Orleans will prevail in bringing our city back.”

“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.”

“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.”

“My belief is that if there are any lacunas in the GST, it should be fixed quickly to make it a foolproof system.”

“A lot of journalism wants to have what they call objectivity without them having a commitment to pursuing the truth, but that doesn't work. Objectivity requires belief in and a commitment toward pursuing the truth - having an object outside of our personal point of view.”

“It is my belief that everything you need to know about the world can be learned in a church choir.”