Frank Pallone actually said...

"The tragic result of these long-term trends is that people of color are more likely to suffer from underlying health conditions, and have a much harder time gaining access to care."

"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."