[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 21]
[House]
[Page 27982]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REVEREND JESSE JACKSON'S 
                         PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

  (Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my 
colleagues in recognizing the 25th anniversary of Rev. Jackson's 
candidacy for President. He is a strong iconic voice for civil rights 
and social justice. It was his unwavering determination and leadership 
that inspired me to take action, first volunteering in 1984 and then 
again in those cold, snowy days in New Hampshire 4 years later.
  Rev. Jackson's historic campaigns forever changed the political and 
social landscape of this country. He brought people together across the 
rainbow, regardless of social and economic status, race or religion, 
who shared a common vision for this country where everyone could 
achieve the American dream. Without question, Rev. Jackson's run 25 
years ago laid the foundation for us to realize the rainbow in 2008 by 
electing Barack Obama.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Rev. Jackson. And I salute his 
efforts that continue to this day for the least among us.
  Rev. Jackson, today we are reminded that no trail is blazed alone.

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