Ending discrimination and extending equality should always…

Making our communities safer for all Americans, combatting longstanding prejudices, and ending discrimination should be issues where we can find common ground.

— Abigail Spanberger

The historical basis for the gap between the black middle class and underclass shows that ending discrimination, by itself, would not eradicate black poverty…

— Henry Louis Gates

“One of the substantive policy issues raised in the Constitution discussion (primarily in letters rather than public meetings, it seems) was the abolition of…

— Sheila Fitzpatrick

I am determined to seek self-sufficiency in energy as an urgent national priority. My goal is to make America independent of foreign energy sources…

— Gerald R. Ford

Keeping our kids engaged and in school must become a national priority.

— Cedric Richmond

The president's economic plan doesn't do enough to create new jobs and that has to be a national priority. While there are some signs…

— Jay Rockefeller

We must make children and families a national priority.

— Robert Casey

Preparing for climate change has to be a national priority backed by tens of billions in federal investment. Lives are on the line.

— Bill de Blasio

Every child should be given the right to grow up and become a productive citizen. This will not happen unless, at the very least,…

— Pamela Sue Martin

Health care is not just another commodity. It is not a gift to be rationed based on the ability to pay. It is time…

— Edward Kennedy

The national interest is the priority. If not, what's the point in continuing to give money to the E.U.?

— Matteo Salvini

Bank accounts for each household is a national priority for us. We need to rise to the occasion & successfully overcome this challenge.

— Narendra Modi

My investment strategy, which is to focus on sectors that are a national priority for India, hasn't changed.

— Gautam Adani

Mr. Speaker, our Nation must no longer be complacent about underage drinking and its alarming consequences. We must bring this national public health crisis…

— Lucille Roybal-Allard

In this great country of ours, it is inexcusable that so many children grow up in poverty and despair. The well-being of our children…

— Jimmy Carter