CBC Chairman Emanuel Cleaver’s Statement on the Role of Congress in Moving America Forward

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Contact: Ayofemi Kirby

 CBC Chairman Emanuel Cleaver’s Statement on the Role of Congress in Moving America Forward

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement regarding the role of Congress in moving America forward:

“Last night the American people once again participated in the democratic process at an unprecedented rate. States across the country witnessed voter turnout at record numbers, and voters stayed in lines for hours beyond the closing of their polls. This is a testament to the trust the American people continue to place in us, their elected officials, to make decisions that will move the country in a positive direction.

“Now, there is still much work to do. Our country faces serious fiscal challenges that require us to work with and not against each other. Partisan bickering, division, and failure to compromise will prohibit us from moving this great country forward. The American people deserve and have demanded better from us.

“As we return to Washington, I look forward to a productive and efficient lame duck session where we work across the aisle to ensure our path towards economic recovery for a more prosperous future together.”

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