"That’s what it’s been for me all of these years. I’ve loved every day of it."

"Politics is an open-ended opportunity to make life better for others"

"He sure took care of South Philly, but he never fought you fighting for the rights of your community."

"It’s been a journey of love"

"I believe that public service is what elected officials are supposed to be about. I know that not everybody sees it t…"

"My time is short and I wanted to make sure to represent my community groups all the way up until the end,"

"Councilmember Blackwell has made a life-long commitment to move her community forward and will always work to foster …"

"I am firmly convinced that the conduct of the Irish in America has been strongly influential in winning for those at …"

"We must really give special attention to our women athletes, including our Para athletes. And not just the athletes a…"

"Our Nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white—separate and unequal."