"I introduced H.R. 4914, the People's Response Act, to ensure that the Federal government is supporting our cities..."
"I implore my colleagues on this Committee to support the People's Response Act with deep respect."
"I came to Congress to save lives. I will not back down from that, no matter what some of my colleagues on this Committee say."
"The surveillance and criminalization of Muslims is older than this nation's founding."
"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."
"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."
"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..."
"Our history will not be erased."
"A study entitled, 'Fulfilling the Promise of Free Exercise For All: Muslim Prisoner Accommodation in State Prisons,' Muslim Advocates, submitted by the Honorable Cori Bush."
"Today Black people make up 20 percent of our country's Muslim population and are facing surveillance and criminalization."
"Cori Bush says she won't stop saying `defund the police' despite pressure from other Democrats."