"COVID-19 has laid bare longstanding issues related to Tribal data collection and sharing."
"How can we make sure that the data from the Tribal Nations is included because data informs policy in resources and programs?"
"As chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust, I am concerned by this tragic reality."
"Despite these disparities, CDC's racial and ethnic demographic data is still extremely lacking."
"Consequently, I worry that this is a little too late, and this new rule lacks a clear enforcement mechanism."
"if we don't do anything about the social determinants of health, we are going to revisit this with other illnesses over and over and over."
"it is racism, not race, is so true."
"if we don't implement anything, if we don't do anything, then the hearing is in vain."
"I think if there was anything we were really going to push other than universal healthcare it is to end segregation."
"I am deeply concerned by the disparities that this pandemic has brought to light due to our Nation's history of discriminatory policies."
"we need transparency in the science, and America needs to know the truth."
"This is a devastating pandemic and not just for health, but also for society, our economy, our jobs, and our livelihood."