Val Demings

"Desperate people do desperate things."

"I'm running for U.S. Senate because I will never tire of standing up for what is right."

"I would’ve supported her running for governor, but this is the right fit for her and for us."

An "officer on the street" has to "make those split-second decisions."

"And we'll see what happens."

"The bottom line is it is a moment of significant change."

"I have the floor Mr. Jordan! What did I strike a nerve?"

"We are prepared to go at it alone."

"Their behavior in this election is really disgraceful."

"We can get this done and I hope that when we return back to Washington that that will be our number one priority."

"We will continue to push a relief package that's meaningful to these families that are struggling."

"Not trying to sow peace and calm, but actually throwing fire onto an already volatile situation."

"We've got to wait until a thorough and complete investigation is done."

"Wouldn't it be nice for the president of the United States to take to the microphone or the airwaves and send a message for peace and calm."

Demings insists you cannot be racist and hold positions that require fairness and unbiased opinion.

The former police chief argues that black Americans have been fighting systemic racism for more than 400 years.