Cedric Richmond Quotes

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.

There are a lot of stats and a strong correlation between dropout rates and crime as well as poverty.

Leaving American disaster victims to languish is morally reprehensible and un-American.

Keeping our kids engaged and in school must become a national priority.

In D.C., I’ve passed amendments to allocate $6.3 million to keep our waterways open for business, $1 million as a down payment on our wetland restoration – our natural storm protection – and $5 million to ensure that drilling permits are reviewed thoroughly and efficiently.

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.