Cedric Richmond Quotes
These past years, as we have been recovering and given our city a rebirth, we have been encouraged by our faith, knowledge, and steadfast belief that we will pull through. There will be challenges and setbacks, as there have already been, but we will continue, and we the citizens of New Orleans will prevail in bringing our city back.
Richmond, Cedric. "Statement on the Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina." Congressman Cedric Richmond, U.S. House of Representatives, 29 Aug. 2012.
Cedric Levan Richmond is an American lawyer and politician serving as a Senior Advisor to the President and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 2011 to 2021. His district included most of New Orleans.