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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement today on the passing of Maya Angelou, legendary poet, author, and activist:
WASHINGTON, DC - Moments ago, the House of Representatives passed unanimously by voice vote Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II's amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, designating the Liberty Memorial of Kansas City at America's National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "National World War I Museum and Memorial." Additionally, this amendment redesignates Pershing Park, located along Pennsylvania Avenue in the District of Columbia, as the "National World War I Memorial."
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It may sound simple, but it's absolutely true. Mothers do make the world go round. I know mine did. And I miss her every day. I know my children think of their mother, my wife Dianne, each day, as they put into action the lessons she taught them as they grew up.
Today, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II introduced legislation that will honor former President Harry S. Truman and bring national attention here at home. The legislation would rename Washington D.C.'s Union Station as the "Harry S. Truman Union Station."
In an extraordinary show of bipartisan cooperation, this legislation is cosponsored by the entire Missouri delegation in the House of Representatives, and is a companion to Senate legislation introduced by Missouri Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill.
We have not fulfilled our duty as representatives of the people until we bequeath to the next generation a love of public service, a zeal for facts, a craving for collaboration, an awareness of the feelings of those in need, and appreciation of loyalty, a vision for America's future, and the ability and willingness to take a blow to your good name.
This week U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver sent a letter to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, requesting flexibility within the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP). He urged the Secretary to provide support for those livestock producers in Missouri applying for aid after the devastating losses suffered during the 2012 drought.
This week marked a milestone for Missouri's Fifth District, as I joined with Senators Claire McCaskill and Roy Blunt, to jointly introduce legislation that will make Kansas City the only city in the nation with the distinction of having the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
This past week, the Greater Kanas City Chamber of Commerce made its way to Washington for its annual "D.C. Fly-In." During the visit, 25 or so business leaders meet with Members of Congress to discuss matters important to the Kansas City area. They talked with each member of the Congressional delegation from our area, including those from the state of Kansas. At the conclusion of my discussion with the group, I fielded a question about the "dysfunctionality" of Washington, and why I continue to work on civility in the midst of such red hot partisanship. Let me share my answer.