Brenda Lawrence actually said...

"I am very active in addressing and trying to find ways to protect Americans from hate crimes."

"We really need to pay attention to that, and reporting is an issue."

"As Congress considers the Bipartisan Innovation Act, the BIA, we must ensure that women and minorities are not only included, but at the forefront of the economic development efforts."

"I want to thank you for your continued work as the administrator, and putting an emphasis on diversity and racial equity."