Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, first of all, let me thank Congressman Green who is a lifelong warrior for racial justice, for his tremendous leadership, and for the time to speak this morning. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2543, and I thank Chairwoman Waters and the full committee and the Speaker for bringing this important bill to the floor. America's racial wealth gap divide directly results from generations of slavery, segregation, and institutional racism. Black and Brown communities have never had--I mean, never have had--the same opportunities to build wealth as White communities. The gap has only increased and widened in recent decades. This is a fact. This bill will ensure that Federal monetary policy focuses on reducing racial and ethnic disparities. It will reorient our financial systems to support wealth creation in historically underserved communities. It will support a more level playing field for Black and Brown families--whether they are buying a home or building equity. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.”