Congressman Hank Johnson's statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus

WASHINGTON DC – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) released the following statement on 40th Anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus:

“I’ve been hearing a lot lately about our Founding Fathers, but there are two more recent Democratic heroes of mine, and Founding Fathers in their own right, that I want to honor -- the Honorable Charles Rangel and the Honorable John Conyers.

It’s hard to believe that my friends and mentors Reps. Rangel and Conyers were part of the founding of the Congressional Black Caucus 40 years ago.

Not only is it an honor to serve with these two great Americans as we celebrate 40 years of service to our nation, I am also humbled to serve alongside the 42 Members of the Congressional Black Caucus during our 40th Anniversary.

Their foresight and political acumen helped to launch and sustain the Congressional Black Caucus. I truly sense that I’m standing on the shoulders of giants as I follow my own path of commitment to defend and guard the change we have all worked so diligently to achieve.

We in the CBC will not compromise when it comes to the welfare of our constituents and communities. Our top priority remains getting Americans back to work by creating economic opportunity for all, not cutting critical programs that impact the welfare of our most vulnerable communities. We will work diligently to ensure our children have the ability to learn from pre-school to college. While many attempt to destroy the reforms we’ve made, the CBC remains steadfast and committed to defending and ensuring equal access to fairness, justice and equality for all.”

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