Yvette Clarke Quotes & Sayings

I would put myself towards left of center. — Yvette Clarke

My father has been the real anchor of the family. He's the one who has always encouraged my mother, my brother and me. — Yvette Clarke

Good Dems are good Dems. They want a representative that really reflects their values. — Yvette Clarke

We must never forget that Black History is American History. The achievements of African Americans have contributed to our nation's greatness. — Yvette Clarke

Even after facing jail, Martin Luther King, Jr. courageously and boldly spoke out against racial inequality. — Yvette Clarke

I hope that the opening of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial will be a life-altering experience that inspires every American to rededicate themselves to the fulfillment of Dr. King's dream. — Yvette Clarke

There is no doubt that Stop-and-Frisk does not yield the desired results, and it is apparent that it disproportionately targets minority communities. — Yvette Clarke

I have to earn re-election. That's the way I see it. — Yvette Clarke

We examine and highlight the history of the African descendants in America, and know that each and every one of us has come this far because of our faith in this country. — Yvette Clarke

It was August 28th, 1963, and the greatest civil rights coalition in modern history had descended upon Washington. Hundreds of thousands of protesters trekked through the heat, stretching from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial. — Yvette Clarke

Only Congress has the authority to adequately and holistically address our broken immigration system. — Yvette Clarke

Only by acknowledging the success and sacrifice made by those who came before us can we fully understand what we must do to ensure the liberty of those who will succeed us. — Yvette Clarke