[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24907]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            JENA, LOUISIANA

  (Ms. KILPATRICK asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. KILPATRICK. Madam Speaker, Members of Congress, people of the 
United States of America, I stand this morning as chairperson of the 
Congressional Black Caucus to say thank you to the thousands of people 
who are in Jena, Louisiana as we speak, and the tens of thousands 
around this country standing for liberty and justice for all.
  Unfortunately, a tragic accident happened in Jena, Louisiana. A 
gentleman has been incarcerated since December; the appeals court has 
thrown out the conviction; he is still incarcerated. Six young men 
attacked, 2 days before the incident that they are in jail for, and now 
we ask for justice.
  This is an important day in the history of our country. We rise, as 
we just said the Pledge of Allegiance, justice and liberty for all. 
Congratulations to the attorneys, to the coalition, to the families. 
Let's retry this in juvenile court where it ought to be and bring 
justice to the Jena 6. Congratulations, young men. Stand strong. We are 
with you. God bless.

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