"I am asking if you will commit to reviewing the letter from me and my colleagues and the critical information in forthcoming CFSRs?"
"I introduced the Doula for VA Act to create a pilot program at the Department of Veterans Affairs providing veterans the access to doulas, which they have been denied."
"I specifically encourage you to incorporate doulas. We know, especially in low-income areas, sometimes the doulas that are in the community are the only support system."
"We need to do something different in those areas where we know we have challenges."
"hate-fueled people are fearful of an educated Black person."
"They deserve safe spaces. HBCUs are building the next generation of Black leaders, and Congress must continue to recognize their contributions."
"We cannot underestimate the violent impact and the trauma that this has had on our students and others on the campus community."
"We must continue to work to hold those responsible for these threats accountable and prevent any future copycat attacks."
"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."
"the threats to the synagogues were made, there were instant investment into surveillance."
"This was harassment of a woman, a black woman and a woman in leadership because he put his hands on her for some reason."
"I am so glad to be with you tonight because I started my political career as a school board member. And I can’t tell you how critical the job that you do as a school board member. You are setting the ..."