“It’s a solemn responsibility that we are all inheriting."

House Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, on the eve of the Democratic party meeting, regarding his nomination to leadership on Nov. 30 to replace Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The internal caucus votes on Jeffries and other top leaders were unanimous. Jeffries will be the first Black American to lead a major political party in Congress. (Associated Press — Nov. 30, 2022)