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This Memorial Day I discovered, at long last, why incumbents sometimes hold an advantage over challengers. Following my keynote address at the National World War I Museum and Memorial, also known as the Liberty Memorial, I spoke with a number of the nice people who attended the program. Amongst those who took the time to respond to my speech was a woman who shared a story with me.
A sage preacher took the pulpit one Sunday morning to really lay it on his wayward congregation. His sermon was, in part, based on Ezekiel 38:20, "I will pour out torrential rain hailstones, fire and brimstone..." Flipping the pages of his Bible to the 13th chapter of Luke in the Christian Testament, "There will be weeping and gnashing of the teeth."
FOR THIS FATHER'S DAY
This Father's Day – I hope for my daughter.
Her voice was beautifully unmistakable. Her writing was unbelievably inspirational. And her life was one of suffering and triumph, pain and courage, survival and success.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II announces that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Secretary Tom Vilsack have provided the flexibility previously requested within the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP).
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 redesi