Rashida Tlaib

We should not long to return, my friends. We are being given an opportunity to stitch a new garment, one that fits all of humanity and nature.

That is why it is important that we talk about climate solutions, we do so in a manner that is intentional and equitable.

If this pandemic has taught us anything it is that we cannot simply return to what they called normal when this is all over, because normal wasn't working for millions of Americans across the country and for thousands and families in my…

I think you need to be very clear with the Senators, Secretary, really clear that direct payments to individuals is critical to preventing an economic collapse in our country.

I really would appreciate that.

My district really hasn't benefited from the program, and one of the things that I want to point out to you, Chairman Powell, is you don't have to lend with penalty rates to State and local government.

So you don't think it is an integral part to ensure that State and local government in the public sector is stabilized and will not go bankrupt like the City of Detroit did?

Do you think State and local government going bankrupt would create instability in our economy?

There is real distress in this community, there are real challenges in this community, but the longer that we continue to talk about solutions that aren't real solutions, I think the longer it will take to get to a legislative and…

Yes or no, do you believe another stimulus check could help stabilize the economy?

It is the State and local governments that are on the front lines.

When the nation gets a cold, Detroit gets pneumonia.

I actually think that if folks look at the billions of dollars--I believe it is close to $300 billion--that we used to bail out millionaires and billionaires.

We spent more money for billionaires and millionaires than even on the stimulus payment that we gave for our neighbors across the nation.

I think even to carry the debt so that you can effectively respond to COVID is critically important.

The money is in the public's hands. It is transparent.

Research has shown that NRFU has been impactful in making sure that Black and brown people are counted

I mean, what I am hearing from my colleagues is shortening the time, it is OK because brown and Black folks are not going to get counted.

Well, you know, what I hear from my colleagues I just don't think they want people that look like me counted.

Rashida, we got to make sure we get counted because we know these are thousands of dollars that come to our city that gets, you know, again not--we don't get access to it when we don't get counted.

Do you think people that look like you and I are going to--I mean, that it is intentional on the part of the--reducing the timeline that it is intentional to make sure that people that look like you and I are not counted?

This appears to be a classic example of conflict of interest/insider trading.

So, clearly, you were not hired for your experience or deep understanding of the Federal Government.

I recommend that you and your lawyers familiarize yourself with this passage in particular, but as well as 18 U.S. Code Clauses 595 and 610.

The constant politicizing of our census has been disgusting and, really, undeserving.