My job in Congress is to identify projects with federal or some other public component and then to push developers to provide employment opportunities to neighborhood residents. — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
Another bigger problem is the fact that these incidents of police violence continue to occur because far too often the officers on the force… — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
We are the in midst of a bipartisan moment as it relates to criminal justice reform and dealing with mass incarceration in America which disproportionately impacts the African-American community. — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share
Decade after decade, the police culture has been just the very opposite. And that's been to ignore or to rally around. And that's something… — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
In Congress, I'll work hard to encourage investment in education, particularly with respect to technology and bridging the digital divide. — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
The political process is rough and tumble by definition, and being grounded in faith in a Higher Power has proven helpful in navigating the… — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
I would encourage the people out in Chicago and all of us to continue to press for, that type of prosecutorial accountability. — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
This is not a legitimate congressional exercise. This is not a fact-finding hearing. This is theater. This is a charade. This is stage craft.… — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
These acts of terrorism are being committed by American citizens in this particular instance at a Planned Parenthood site, certain with a political agenda,… — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
During my time as a state legislator, I've pushed for significant investment in public school districts. In Congress, I would look forward to increasing… — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
My job in Congress is to identify projects with federal or some other public component and then to push developers to provide employment opportunities… — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
Newark might be one of few the places where the politics is tougher than even Brooklyn. — Hakeem Jeffries Copy Share Image
