"HBCUs matter and every HBCU student matters."
"I am grateful for your leadership and, particularly, your support of my legislation, the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act."
"we know that our campus infrastructure is not where it needs to be"
"I urge my colleagues to consider the long-lasting implications of providing carceral solutions to social problems, particularly in relation to the health and safety of Black students."
"we invest in education of our young people and our future leaders because HBCUs, as has been said, produce top-notch talent and future leaders."
"Terrorism and racism have no place on college campuses or anywhere else."
"The eyes and the ears of the U.S. Congress are squarely focused on what is happening to our HBCUs."
"I appreciate that all three of these agencies are participating in today's hearing."
"I also want to recognize Congressman Jamie Raskin for his leadership on these issues."
"While segregation has ended, structural racism still exists in society today. That is why HBCUs still matter."
"I am announcing that we will be introducing my signature legislation, the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act as the IGNITE HBCU and MSI Excellence Act."