Cori Bush actually said...

"Today Black people make up 20 percent of our country's Muslim population and are facing surveillance and criminalization."

"I am incredibly proud of the way St. Louis is pursuing evidence-based, community-informed expenditures, including $500 checks--checks--in direct cash, that are going to our community members that need..."

"The American Rescue Plan helped deliver over $700 million to our St. Louis region, an unprecedented and much needed infusion of direct assistance during this pandemic and economic crisis."

"Now I believe we must build on the success of this committee's contributions for addressing this pandemic and make similar investments in ongoing emergencies, including the climate crisis."