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.

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 budget, the criteria, the books and the curriculum for the next generation.

One of the things when we’re approaching Martin Luther King, and one of the deadly sins in our country is that loud voice of silence, where people, good people sit on the sideline and allow those who are promoting hate, promoting untruths to go unchallenged.

It should be just as popular as a presidential election.

It is important that the Corps has the funds and flexibility to implement these necessary programs.

I urge the Committee to continue supporting the ongoing work of the Corps for testing HAB controls and encouraging continued interagency cooperation.

In this year's Water Resources Development Act, it is critical to my constituents that we address flood control mitigation efforts.

As you all know too well, across the country, our water infrastructure is failing.

This is about inflicting harm on human beings.