Mazie Hirono: “We need filibuster reform also. At least you have a shot at it if you don’t have to have 60 votes to codify Roe v. Wade…”

The First Step Act has seen a lot of success, and it was done in a bipartisan way.

As the only Buddhist ever to be elected to the United States Senate, thank you for your advocacy on behalf of religious diversity.

As The Trump regime and Congressional Republicans continue to attack healthcare and diversity initiatives from all fronts, working to ensure healthcare is affordable and accessible to all has never been more relevant.

I want to start by thanking my colleague from Maryland, Senator Cardin, for pointing out the need for mental health services in our country and the disparities that exist in our country in providing such services. I thank Senator Cardin.