My work in the House of Representatives, at this time in my life, is completed. It is time to return home.

Serving in Congress has been more than an honor; it has been one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life... It has been a wonderful ride. It has been a wonderful journey.

Painting completed my life.

Home is where my ass is, on the sofa.

I guess probably in my time in politics, it continued to be affirmed to me that the African-American community, despite being subscription television's most valuable customers, they are very underserved by cable and satellite television programming options.

A woman's place is in the house - the House of Representatives.