Elijah cummings was an american political figure and civil rights leader who served in the united states house of representatives from 1996 until his death in 2019. He was a powerful voice for his constituents in baltimore and was an outspoken advocate for justice and equality.
Cummings was known for his inspiring words of wisdom and his strong commitment to justice and the law. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from the late elijah cummings.
Elijah Cummings Quotes On Hope And Justice
🎆 “My mom and dad, although they may not have had a lot of formal education, they were two of the most brilliant people that I know.” – Elijah Cummings
“It is a new day in our city, let the wheels of justice begin to roll.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “From my own life experience, I can attest that we have come a long way toward universal justice in this country, but we are not there yet.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “I’m a lawyer, I practiced for many years, and so I believe in the Fifth Amendment.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “Voting is crucial, and I don’t give a damn how you look at it: there are efforts to stop people from voting. That’s not right. This is not Russia. This is the United States of America.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “Americans want government to help them. And this is something you can do to help all Americans.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “It was to carry the American democratic journey beyond these failings that Black citizens and civil rights workers risked unemployment, violence and death.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “You must have confidence in your competence.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “I’m going to try and make people realize that in order to live the life they are living, they need to have democracy, and it’s being threatened.” – Elijah Cummings
“Tweets are not enough. We need real action and meaningful reform.” – Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings Quotes That Will Inspire You To Stand For What’s Right
🎆 “Price gouging for drugs that treat cancer in children is simply unconscionable.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “I realized that with African American people, where we’ve been blocked from being all that God meant for us to be, I don’t have time to be patient.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “I have a moral conscience that is real central.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “Many of these Americans who are struggling to survive are Americans of color, .. Their cries for assistance confront America with a test of our moral compass as a nation.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “We need to act as fast as we can to create that diplomatic resolution so that we will not have this problem.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “Any little thing can spark the situation to get out of hand and we cannot afford that, we’re better than that.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “I try to remind people that there are a lot of good people, all colors. Then there’s some bad ones, too. But there’s a lot of good people who really care.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “I say to the president: No more talk, no more tweet. No more commotion, emotion and motion and no results.” – Elijah Cummings
“My life is based on pain, passion, and purpose.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “By providing students in our Nation with such an education, we help save our children from the clutches of poverty, crime, drugs, and hopelessness, and we help safeguard our Nation’s prosperity for generations yet unborn.” – Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings Quotes That Will Igniter Your Inner Fire
🎆 “The U.S. Census Bureau acknowledged this fact when it reported that those with a bachelor’s degree earn on average $1 million more over their lifetime than those with only a high school diploma.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “Our ultimate goal must be to serve the interest of the children and families of Flint.” – Elijah Cummings
“I’m going to do what feeds my soul.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “This complaint reads more like political talking points than a reasoned legal brief, and it contains a litany of inaccurate information.” – Elijah Cummings
🎆 “We’re going to take a close look at this administration.” – Elijah Cummings
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Elijah cummings was a man who understood that working together and being positive were the keys to making a difference and creating a better world for everyone. He exemplified what it means to be an inspirational leader and will continue to be remembered for his words of wisdom and his commitment to making a better tomorrow.