"We would also like to remind Representative Sherrell that words of leaders matter and they have a significant impact," said Tracy Jepson of the Tennessee African American Historical Group.
Some members of the Tennessee Black Caucus are calling for Rep. Paul Sherrell, R-Sparta, to resign, after what they call "wrong, unjust and racist" remarks.
The late, conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh used to frequently invoke the term "words mean things" when he cited hypocritical, hyperbolic or hysterical comments from politicians.