It is the work of your credit union and the other credit union leaders sitting near you today that is paving the path for greater economic opportunity, greater economic equity, and greater economic justice. And, the minority depository institutions and community development credit unions that Inclusiv has brought together here in Memphis are a part of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a tireless advocate for positive social change. While the museum beautifully chronicles the trials and triumphs of the civil rights movement, it also reminds us that we, as a nation, must continue working toward the “more perfect union” envisioned by our founders. I’m pleased to join you here in Memphis, a place that is a veritable feast for the senses of sight, sound, smell, and taste.īut, besides being a destination for music and barbecue, Memphis is also home to the National Civil Rights Museum, which I visited yesterday afternoon. Senator Warner is certainly a tough act to follow, but as he is a leading congressional voice for investing in underserved communities, I consider it a privilege. And, thank you, Ed, for the kind introduction.
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