"Our families certainly do not deserve less simply because they can't afford more, so we have to ensure that this recovery does not leave any community behind."
"It is essential that this bill is signed into law."
"In fact, in my district, at least 47,000 families were on the waiting list for public housing even before the pandemic."
"Housing is infrastructure, and it is essential that any upcoming infrastructure package includes meaningful investments in our public housing stock."
"We must invest in the people."
"That's why student debt cancelation is good economic policy."
"With the stroke of a pen, President Biden can provide direct relief to tens of millions of families."
"As lawmakers, we are in a position to fundamentally change the lives of the people we represent with the stroke of a pen."
"The student debt crisis is not naturally occurring. This crisis was crafted in these hallowed halls."
"I implore him to use this authority in the pursuit of economic and racial justice."
"I believe that each day it is our privilege and responsibility as lawmakers to center the people."