we are seeing some gradual improvement from the depths of the recent lockdowns on the recession.

It is essential. It is arguably the most important thing Congress can do.

The unemployment rate for African Americans, the unemployment rate for Hispanics, the unemployment rate for minorities overall was at record lows prior to the pandemic.

Economic growth helps economically vulnerable people more than it helps the people who are already prosperous.

It sounds like we could lose a lot of black businesses specifically--obviously there is the pandemic, and then there is the unrest, and then there is the PPP.

I have to give a special shout-out to all of the teaching professionals and support professionals...

The needs of the Nation didn't stop, and they don't stop because of any pandemic or crisis or emergency.

The 2020 Fiscal Plan includes various projections of the GNP shortfalls due to the pandemic.

This is unacceptable. We must change. America must change.

Our hearts and those of every thinking and feeling American are with you and your family, and we're committed to making the changes that we need to ensure that you, your family, and every family in this country receives the equal justice…

It's time to have a national registry that has this information that could save lives and frankly, also promote community trust.

My sympathy is with you, but, more, my words and my actions will be with you. The world is watching.

If you doubt there is racism, look no further than the inequality of our life experience.

We are witnessing a long-overdue moral reckoning in our country, and each of us must examine how to be agents of that change, because we have a lot of work to do.

It's time for Congress to Act and to create a national rubric for this.

I thank you, Madam Chairperson for your leadership on small businesses and everything you have done.

We can no longer continue living in an America that says during the Pledge of Allegiance 'justice for all,' but then not actually guarantee justice for all.

We must put an end to police brutality, racial profiling, White supremacy, and racism in America.