God is missing from our schools, and we have a lot to do with it, and I am asking you, when you go back to Washington, DC, send some money here and most of all put God back into our schools.
Bobby Rush
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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
This is not a town hall hearing where we are going to have a lot of rah-rah and a lot of--the applause meter is going to go up.
This epidemic gun violence is not just a law enforcement issue, Madam Chairman. It is a healthcare crisis in our Nation.
Simply addressing easy access to guns will not solve all the challenges in these communities.
I have introduced, as you have heard, H.R. 1114, legislation to require the Surgeon General... to submit an annual report on the impacts of gun violence on public health.
Madam Speaker, I rise today to address the scourge of the diabetes disease in lower income communities all across our Nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 30 million Americans are living with the…





