"We have long heard claims of compassionate conservatism among our nation's leaders. We now want the compassion. This is the time for those with wealth and resources to step up to the plate."

- Rep. Elijah Cummings, D., Maryland, member of the Congressional Black Caucus

I would also note that U.S. Republicans also savagely mocked John Edwards' talk of "two Americas." Let's see them do that now.