"The maternal mortality rate in this Nation, especially among black and brown women, is unacceptable and, frankly, appalling."
"I am proud having served as chair of this committee, and I have served as ranking member in the past of this committee."
"There is a reality out there, with everyone in this room and beyond whatever networks you have, to understand what is being suggested."
"Make no mistake, caps are just another name for more cuts. Caps are cuts."
"Nearly a million people facing suicidal, mental health, or substance use crisis would be unable to access support."
"It was a crisis before the pandemic, and it certainly was exacerbated by that. So it is front and center."
"the decision to terminate a pregnancy is a very serious one. It is a very personal one."
"I am a strong supporter of their work. They are particularly effective because they have a personal experience with mental health, with substance abuse, homelessness, incarceration, or some sort of ot..."
"Understand and use your voices. Use every ounce of your being in your advocacy to thwart this disastrous effort."
"I plan to cite the proposed cuts in the future."
"A 22 percent reduction in the 988 Suicide Lifeline, cut responses by 900,000."