As I grew older I began to realize that Mississippi really wasn't that bad. The basis for progress has always been there. And the opportunity is limitless. — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
If you're going to get elected to anything in Mississippi, you have to pay attention to and court the black vote. — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
What better symbol of unity, what better symbol of growth, than to have Mike Espy in the United States Senate. — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
I am an African American public official operating in an environment dominated by Caucasians. That is not too dissimilar from what I had to… — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
I really don't need anyone to come to Mississippi to generate a vote for me. — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
There are some farmers who have been terribly discriminated against by the USDA. They've suffered tremendous losses and pain and anguish, and they deserve… — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
While we march in the streets making our voices heard, we must also march to the ballot box. That's where the real change happens. — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
We made mistakes in 2018, as a candidate and as a campaign. I had not campaigned in 25 years, and people forgot me, they… — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
There's no way that I could be a congressman in a California district at 32. — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
It's hard to pick yourself up and go vote for a candidate if you don't have any sense that that candidate could have an… — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
The United States has taken pride in maintaining the 'safest food supply in the world.' And we can still have it, as long as… — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
I am a lifelong Mississippian. I remember Jim Crow, 'colored' and 'white' water fountains, and my mother's inability to try on a dress in… — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
