Hakeem Jeffries quotes

Hakeem Jeffries is an American politician and attorney who serves as the House Minority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. A key figure in the Democratic Party, he has represented New York’s 8th congressional district since 2013. He is known for his dynamic leadership and strong advocacy on issues such as criminal justice reform and economic equality. Here are 5 of his quotes:

My job in Congress is to identify projects with federal or some other public component and then to push developers to provide employment opportunities to neighborhood residents.

Hakeem Jeffries

Newark might be one of few the places where the politics is tougher than even Brooklyn.

Hakeem Jeffries

In Congress, I'll work hard to encourage investment in education, particularly with respect to technology and bridging the digital divide.

Hakeem Jeffries

During my time as a state legislator, I've pushed for significant investment in public school districts. In Congress, I would look forward to increasing federal public investment in education through initiatives like Race to the Top.

Hakeem Jeffries