"I have introduced the legislation to do just that with Senator Jeff Merkley."
"We should all be able to agree that slavery and indentured servitude should not be permitted in any instance in this country."
"Fortunately, bipartisan supermajorities are starting to eliminate this exception in their State constitutions across the country."
"Increasing economic opportunity for justice-involved individuals is such an important topic to address."
"I am dedicated to protecting my constituents from verbal and physical abuse, and disruption as they continue to do their jobs and serve our travelers."
"What happens in our communities comes to our aircraft, and the more that we can do to lift up people of color..."
"That needs to be taken as seriously as any other violation at the airline."
"I would say, actually, I have been recently made aware of the actions of American Airlines to hold these townhalls..."
"Anyone who follows my work in Congress knows that closing the racial wealth gap, which in my home of Atlanta, unfortunately is the worst in the nation, is the goal that I infuse into all of my policy ..."
"In Congress, we have to be sure that financial innovation proceeds in a way that doesn't just deliver benefits to a few but to all, especially those most marginalized."
"The discussions that we have here and the policy that we pursue will determine the level of progress that we make toward building an economy that is inclusive and fair for all."