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We've seen a rights regression with people wanting to turn back the clock to a pre-1960s world, impacting voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and women's rights, especially in South Carolina. There needs to be a sense of intentionality and urgency, including reaching out to those neglected by the Democratic party. Democrats need to spend time in places like Pickett's, because you matter and our party cares. We need to care more, work harder, and work smarter. Thank you for your action to distill a better sense of well-being. Next year we will restore the soul of this country and get this democracy back working for all people.

Whose house is this? Our house. We’re done with the disrespect and the lack of quorum. You’ve ignored our rights and concerns, prioritizing trivial matters over equal rights in Minnesota. This is unacceptable. We will not comply with your sham meetings or your attempts to undermine our community. We demand respect and accountability. You don’t have the authority to take our rights away. We’re here to stand up for our rights, and we won’t back down. We will continue to raise our voices until you acknowledge us and stop the legislative coup. This is our house, and we will fight for our rights.

I am not interested in any reparation study. How dare you bring that up when you gave migrants everything without needing a study? If you were serious, you would have introduced the bill when Obama or Biden had the House and Senate. What happened to the California study or the one in Chicago? Every time I hear this, I add ten more years to your timeout. Democrats need to sit in the corner for 50 to 60 years and reevaluate what got you there. We don't want anything from you. We want the names of everyone who stole money and for them to be locked up by Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Stop insulting us. I'm going state to state, city to city, to make sure you never get into power again. Study why Trump beat Kamala, why you're in the timeout corner, why half of America voted for Trump, and why his popularity is rising. Then come talk to us. Otherwise, we don't want to hear anything you have to say or anything you're selling.

Stop! This has gone too far. I have a duty to be in this room, representing 200,000 people from Northwest Georgia who elected me to be here today.

What must I do in this council to earn respect as a Black woman? I’m not afraid of anyone here. I don’t harbor hate; I’m frustrated by the racial divisions and fear that paralyze us. We need to unite to protect our communities and ensure justice for all, rather than crucifying individuals based on allegations. This isn’t a court; everyone is innocent until proven guilty. I’m here to represent my community and advocate for racial equity, which often feels insincere. I stand firm in my purpose to serve and uplift others, regardless of political affiliations. If the voters choose not to re-elect me, that’s okay. I’m here to make a difference.

This country was built on slavery, and the descendants of slaves continue to build it. We demand reparations for the systemic prejudice, racism, and white supremacy we face. Slaves were not just field hands, but also carpenters, masons, blacksmiths, musicians, and inventors. From Jamestown to New Orleans to Washington, we have contributed to the growth of this nation. We want our 40 acres and a mule, symbolizing our freedom. Emancipation did not come without a cost, as we faced Jim Crow segregation, redlining, and mass incarceration. Our account is still outstanding, and we will keep fighting for what is rightfully ours.

I'm here in Detroit because the people have identified a political murderer and serial killer responsible for the city's poverty, crime, and death: election fraud. Imagine our forefathers witnessing the cheating undermining our democracy. We thank God for patriots who say, "Enough is enough." Fair elections are civil rights. Without them, we have no democracy, no purpose for preaching, and our country doesn't matter. We've come to Washington to restore this nation, to a place where we have paper ballots, IDs, and safe action passes. We believe in the integrity of our elections. That's why we're here from Detroit, believing that both Detroit and our country can be made great again.

Speaker 0: What the do I have to do in this council in order to get respect as a black woman? I'm not afraid of anybody here. When I make a mistake, I will be clear. I don't hate you as a white woman. I don't hate you as a white man. I am sick and tired of this body so stupidly racially divided, so afraid, so depraved. People with no faith because they are afraid of their losing their advancement. They're afraid of bargaining. They're afraid of leveraging. These people have, oh my god. I can't even call you cowards because desperation deserves mercy. Cancer to redistricting. Fine. We give it to a white woman. Can we all get along? Can we get together? Can we love each other now? Can we make sure that black and brown babies don't die? Can we make sure that cops don't kill before people are proven innocent? Can we do that? No. No. No. No. Because this body crucifies you first because of allegations. This is not a court. You don't get to crucify people before they're proven guilty. They're innocent until proven guilty. Amen. Now after this, I will look forward to working with you because I have stamina. I believe, as Baldwin said, what you do not what you say. Your votes here sometimes are racist. You move sometimes in a way that hurts my people. Speaker 1: Yes. Say that. Speaker 0: And then when I get up to stand up and talk, oh, all she talks about is black stuff. Speaker 1: Yes. You should. Good. Speaker 0: I am here to represent every single black woman and man that suffers in the community. God has my back. Speaker 1: You got your Speaker 0: am not afraid to not have political asylum or any type of affiliations or connections. I came here, I fear none, no man, but my Lord. Amen. I came here to serve people. I came here to love. I came here to grow. But people talk about this racial equity thing. It's all fake. Speaker 1: Thank you. And Speaker 0: you do politics and you hurt each other. And yet, here I am, five foot tall African woman from the projects. And I am here to tell you, if the voters don't vote me back Speaker 1: We are get votes back.

Black lives matter, and achieving equity starts with land ownership. We need to own property and businesses to gain true power, which will lead to political influence. Currently, I don't see anyone in positions of real power who looks like me or shares my background. It's essential to have representation and genuine authority in leadership roles. Without this, our voices remain unheard and our needs unmet.

We, the black majority, must fight for our freedom by reclaiming our land, seizing the means of production, and redistributing everything equally in a society that prioritizes black people. Peaceful methods have failed, and we are already at war, as our people are under attack on farms. White people are land thieves with no stake in our society, and we will respond accordingly. We have been patient for over 400 years of colonialism. We don't want your pity, we are coming to take what you owe us. Farm murders are gruesome. Attackers intend to kill. Victims endure torture, with cases of nails being pulled out, and hands being removed. A 12-year-old boy was drowned in boiling water. These real-life horrors surpass the worst movies.

Black women, have you ever felt the need to ask for permission to be angry? We are often labeled as angry black women. But today, I want to ask you, are you angry? We have suffered at the hands of injustice. The image of a black woman with a store owner's hand on her throat is a painful reminder of how they try to silence us. They don't want us to breathe, whether it's a black man or a black woman. So I ask everyone, not just black women, are you angry? I will explain why we should be angry. There is a coward among us, and they need to hear us.

Hello, Democrats. I deserve your attention as a black woman at this podium, just like those before me. We stand together as strong black women who ran for chair instead of just taking a seat. My name is Artie Blanco, and I’m asking for your vote for vice chair. Our democracy and rights are under attack, and minorities are being unfairly blamed. Let’s unite for a stronger, more inclusive Democratic party. In times of crisis, leadership matters. My community is tired of being marginalized. I’ve spent 15 years fighting for all Americans. We have work to do to organize, show up, and win. I ask for your support to protect the vote and continue this important work.

The land of our forefathers and foremothers must return to our people. This return should occur without compensation and must happen now.

Speaker 0 asks Speaker 1 if they believe white people should pay reparations, claiming Speaker 1 tweeted in January 2020, "Yes, the North. Yes. All of us. Yes. America. Yes. Our original collective sin and unpaid debt. Yes. Reparations. Yes. On this day." Speaker 1 denies the tweet referred to fiscal reparations. Speaker 1 states the tweet referenced owing much to those who came before. Speaker 0 calls this a bizarre framing of the tweet.

We are here to fight for our reparations, specifically HR 40. Reparations is not an issue to those in power, but it affects everyone who looks like me. Our ancestors fought and died for over 400 years, yet we are the only ones not claiming our reparations. Virginia, the birthplace of slavery and the Confederacy, should be where we start, not California.

Hello, Democrats. I deserve your attention just like everyone before me. We are three strong black women here, not just taking a seat but running for leadership. My name is Artie Blanco, and I’m asking for your vote for vice chair. This is a crucial time for our democracy, with rights under attack and minorities unfairly blamed. We must unite for a stronger, more inclusive Democratic party. Leadership matters in times of crisis. My community is tired of being overlooked and marginalized. I’ve spent 15 years fighting for all Americans. We have work to do to organize, show up, and win. I ask for your support to protect our vote and ensure our voices are heard.

Our government is obligated to correct historical injustices and offer reparations to descendants of enslaved Africans. This is essential to close the racial wealth gap and support the Black community. White supremacy is widespread in the U.S., evident even in our current administration and legislature, which have worsened social and economic disparities and racial terror against Black people. It's crucial now to recognize and repair these damages.

We've seen a rights regression with people wanting to turn back the clock to a pre-1960s world, impacting voting rights, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and women's rights, especially in South Carolina. There needs to be a sense of intentionality and urgency from everyone, including those Democrats have neglected. Democrats need to spend more time in places like South Carolina, because you matter and our party cares. We need to care more, work harder, and work smarter. Thank you for your past and future actions to restore the soul of this country and get this democracy back working for all people.

The speaker discusses reparations and suggests that the Democratic party should pay them to black Americans. They mention the history of black people becoming Republicans in the 1800s and creating successful communities like Black Wall Street. The speaker also points out that the Ku Klux Klan, created by the Democratic party, targeted black communities like Black Wall Street.

I demand that Congress only counts the lawfully slated electors. We will peacefully march to the Capitol to make our voices heard. Today will determine if Republicans stand for election integrity and for us.

I'm sick and tired of this racially divided body, full of people afraid of losing their advancement. Desperation deserves mercy. Can we get along and ensure black and brown babies don't die, and cops don't kill before people are proven innocent? This body crucifies people first because of allegations, but people are innocent until proven guilty. Your votes here sometimes are racist and hurt my people. I am here to represent every single black woman and man in the community. I am not afraid to not have political affiliations. I fear no man but my Lord. I came here to serve, love, and grow. The racial equity thing is fake, and you hurt each other with politics. I'm a five-foot-tall African woman from the projects, and if the voters don't vote me back, so be it.

I hope someone can get enough votes to become Speaker of the House. The recent funding bill doesn't address border security, funds abortion and DEI, and promotes trans ideology to young kids. We need real leadership to restore safety and security for all Americans. I'm ready to fight for victory in the upcoming election to bring greatness back to our country, which is currently lacking under the Democrats and Biden administration.

The speaker questions the evidence behind the idea of reparations and argues that slavery was a universal curse, not confined to one race. They mention that giving reparations to all descendants of slaves would involve a significant portion of the global population. The conversation then shifts to discussing the concept of white guilt and the ongoing legacy of slavery. The speaker expresses skepticism about apologizing for the actions of past generations and highlights a quote from Scalia about not owing anyone anything based on their race.

California, we need to address Elon Musk. Nobody elected him to control our private information or payments. He's profited enough from our government and now wants to dictate how we manage our finances. We must protect our federal employees and assert that this is our country, not Musk's or Trump's. The billionaire class is trying to dominate and profit at our expense, but we will not allow it. They are creating cryptocurrency to enrich themselves, not to benefit the people. We must stand firm, regardless of the weather, and demand decent jobs and respect. Musk won't even meet with local officials, showing his disregard for the community. We cannot be intimidated; when the people fight, we win. Thank you.

The speaker states that if elected president, they will sign a bill providing reparations for descendants of African descent should it reach their desk.