We are the in midst of a bipartisan moment as it relates to criminal justice reform and dealing with mass incarceration in America which disproportionately impacts the African-American community.

The political process is rough and tumble by definition, and being grounded in faith in a Higher Power has proven helpful in navigating the difficult terrain.

My job in Congress is to identify projects with federal or some other public component and then to push developers to provide employment opportunities to neighborhood residents.

Newark might be one of few the places where the politics is tougher than even Brooklyn.

I would encourage the people out in Chicago and all of us to continue to press for, that type of prosecutorial accountability.

It tastes like water spiked with strange.

Good taste is death. Vulgarity is life.

My roommate got a pet elephant. Then it got lost. It's in the apartment somewhere.

Not every action requires military action. As a matter of fact, military action is the very last resort for us.

I tend to read things that are a little more on the nourishing side. But if I don't enjoy something, I'll put it down.

Stop squandering yourself, child. Wait for love.

I don't care if you are a good mathematician, or a good athletic, or not good at anything- that you think. But I'm gonna come and tell you that you're awesome the way you are.

I'm pretty good at putting up drywall and I'm an excellent kisser. That's pretty much all of my skills right there.

Get beyond his eyes and his smile and the sheen of his hair - look at what's really there.

To see the Law by Christ fulfilled, And hear His pardoning voice Changes a slave into a child, And duty into choice.