African American children can't be educationally disadvantaged for 12 years and then experience a miracle cure when it comes time for admission into college.

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The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future...

The President's proposed privatization plan would jeopardize that security by cutting guaranteed benefits for future...

But the point you need to know is that no president at war cut taxes...

But the point you need to know is that no president at war cut taxes...

This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading...

This program that the Republican majority has taken us toward as a country is leading...

The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable.

The education cuts in the President's budget are both irresponsible and morally unjustifiable.

When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget.

When Bill Clinton was in town, he sent over a balanced budget.

I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the...

I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the...

While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

While Social Security faces some long-term challenges, the system is not in crisis.

I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some.

I don't know what this definition of affirmative action is for some.

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in...

Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in...

But if they want to really think about the fiscal future of this country, then...

But if they want to really think about the fiscal future of this country, then...

The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful.

The Americans are optimistic by their nature. And they are hopeful.

Now we are raising the debt limit 3 times, up to $8 trillion, so that...

Now we are raising the debt limit 3 times, up to $8 trillion, so that...

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in...

There's not an appropriations bill in the last 10 years that the-that Democrats passed in...

The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people.

The threat of terrorism is not stronger than the will of the American people.

Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions...

Because when we think about the real facts: 44 million Americans without health insurance, millions...

We have major fiscal problems on our hand.

We have major fiscal problems on our hand.

There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in...

There are no problems that exist in the District that have been solved elsewhere in...

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

Without Social Security, poverty rates for African American seniors would more than double.

The Republican Party is in charge. They've been charge of the Congress and spending for...

The Republican Party is in charge. They've been charge of the Congress and spending for...

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million...

Currently, more than 4.7 million African Americans receive Social Security benefits, and nearly 8 million...