Corrine Brown

Politician

United States

1946 - Present

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I think it is scary anytime anyone is coming at you asking questions.
Corrine Brown
I believe that tax dollars used to create a new school of engineering for Florida State University, when there is already a successful partnership in place with Florida A&M University, is counterproductive to increasing engineering graduates.
Corrine Brown
You know, having been an election monitor in countries across the world, I can tell you that we would never certify another country's election if it had as many flaws in place as we had in Florida.
Corrine Brown
The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, was put into effect on January 1, 1863, but news of the Proclamation and enforcement did not reach Texas until after the end of the Civil War almost two years later.
Corrine Brown
A lot of people talk about running for office, but what are you going to do when you get there? It's about service - and there aren't enough hours in the day.
Corrine Brown
Once again, we see the Bush administration paying for its failed policies by cutting funds to vital public services and jeopardizing more American jobs.
Corrine Brown
I just want someone to explain to the American public why investing in transportation in Iraq is so much more important than investing in passenger rail right here in the United States of America.
Corrine Brown
I represent central Florida, which depends on tourists for its economic survival. We need people to be able to get to the State and enjoy it.
Corrine Brown
Not only should we be giving Amtrak the money it needs to continue to provide services; we should be providing security money to upgrade their tracks and improve safety and security measures in the entire rail system.
Corrine Brown
I guess I'm a black woman with a mouth.
Corrine Brown