Frank Pallone actually said...

"These long-term trends are rooted in several social determinants that are often driven by structural discrimination."

"While we have made progress to close these gaps in recent years, including with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, people of color in America continue to experience disparities in care and worse ..."

"I encourage this committee to continue working for its helping municipally-owned utilities and the people struggling to pay their bills."

"the response of the coronavirus has highlighted significant racial disparities across our country."