"As lawmakers, we must be dedicated to saving lives, especially Black lives. To do that, we must confront and acknowledge the forces of White supremacy that we are up against."
"I came to Congress because enacting Medicare for All, it is not a choice for me. It is a moral imperative."
"I am proud to represent a witness in this hearing from St. Louis, Mr. Christopher Willcox."
"Medicare for All would guarantee high-quality healthcare to every person in America."
"the choice is saving lives or increasing profits."
"For my colleagues on this committee, you have a choice in front of you today. It is a choice to save lives or a choice to let people die."
"I unequivocally condemn the rising tide of white supremacist violence against our historically Black colleges and universities."
"What too many of my colleagues do not want us to talk about... is that as they trip over each other rushing to see lies and right-wing talking points about police funding, they are saying nothing abou..."
"I want trained professionals to come and help when you are undergoing a mental health crisis without fear of death."
"When they tell you that the police need military grade weapons and equipment, like MRAP, to keep us safe, that is a lie."
"When some of my colleagues try to tell you that transforming public safety, that would mean when you call 911 no first responder will answer, that is a lie."