They wanted to be sure they knew what we were thinking.

If it requires us to take legal action, we will fight this.

We're worried about the voting rights of our people in New Orleans who are not, for the most part, in New Orleans. People should still have a say in what happens in the communities that were ravaged by Katrina.

The philosophies and positions and principles of the nominee are not just conservative, they are ultra-conservative.

I'm concerned that if we are not diligent and vigilant, the community will be transformed and the original residents will find themselves displaced.

The civil rights movement in this country has been a long journey, and I think it's worthwhile, from time to time, to be reminded of our roots.