Brenda Lawrence

We have the highest maternal mortality rate of any civilized country in the world, and for women to be dying to give birth in America is unacceptable.

I would ask for your respect.

The mistruths that are spoken about, ripping full-sized babies out of wombs and killing them, that is not true.

There is not a person I know that says they are pro-abortion. They are pro-choice.

This hearing should be substantive discussion on how to expand access to care for women.

Today, finally, a congressional resolution that will pay tribute to the Armenian, the Syrian, the Greek, the Chaldean, and other lives lost, and the determination of those who survive. To many Americans of Armenian descent who continue to…

As I wrap up now in our tribute to John Conyers, the dean, he was many things: He was a UAW labor member; he was a military veteran; he was a fighter for voters' rights, for healthcare, for reparations, for racial justice. He was a lover…

I thank the gentleman for those kind words and informative message. Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to bring forth a woman in our Congress, the longest serving woman in Congress, Marcy Kaptur, who served with the dean of Congress…

I would like to read a statement by the Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson about the Congressman. She said: I pay tribute to the life and legacy of a distinguished public servant and colleague, John James Conyers Jr., who passed away this…

I thank my colleague for mentioning so many of the accomplishments that John Conyers had. I want to add to that his legislative record extends to introducing the Medicare for All Act, legislation to establish a government- sponsored…

I thank the gentleman. That was beautiful. We continue in our effort to capture the life of a great man who served in this House. Again, another fact: Since 1989, John Conyers had introduced H.R. 40, the Commission to Study Reparation…

I thank Congressman Lewis. Some other facts that people may not know about John Conyers: He worked for the Lincoln auto factory and was a member of the UAW. He became the director of education for UAW Local 900. He was the first African…

There are so many facts that we need to share about John Conyers, including the fact that in his 52 years in office he represented Michigan's First Congressional District, Michigan's 14th Congressional District, and Michigan's 13th…

This is a clear case of a president sitting in the office with the power and all of the authority that he has, misusing that power.

If you're innocent, then go through the process and prove your innocence.

The president made a very insulting comparison recently, comparing the process of checks and balances, the power that's bestowed upon Congress to fulfill as a lynching.

The truth matters, and accountability will come when we get to the truth.

That's why these hearings and inquiries are so important, because the president is challenged with the truth.

Nancy Pelosi has been really clear that she does not want this to keep lingering on.

I think that the withdrawal of troops out of Syria at this time was a bad idea, especially the way that it was done.

We have to fund and take care of our responsibilities.

It is imperative that the FAA use all of the resources at its disposal to ensure oversight.

To the family members who are here today, my sincere condolences. And, like you, I want answers as well.

I want to thank you, Chairman, for convening this important hearing.

What message does this send to the American citizens living in Puerto Rico about their value to the Federal Government?