Brenda Lawrence actually said...

"the threats to the synagogues were made, there were instant investment into surveillance."

"As the vice chair of the congressional Black Caucus and also as the founder and co-chair of the Black Jewish Caucus, this hearing is very important to me."

"We must continue to work to hold those responsible for these threats accountable and prevent any future copycat attacks."

"We cannot underestimate the violent impact and the trauma that this has had on our students and others on the campus community."