What's more important than our planet's health, than our children's health?

The purpose of this hearing is the climate emergency. It is the climate crisis that we're confronting.

Please make sure the American Jobs Plan is broad, too.

I applaud President Biden for centralizing the response of vaccines, getting them out quickly.

When the fires come, which communities do not have--do not have facilities outfitted with HEPA filters and other sorts of access to clean air?

the American Jobs Plan needs to ensure not only early action on emissions and co-pollutant reductions in frontline communities

Now, I think it is important for us to note this because this is not just about future investments.

Isn't that right, Ms. Salter?

I thank the Chair for his courage and his political courage and for being willing to convene this in front of the Financial Services Committee.

A public bank would be chartered to serve the public good, and it would remove the profit-seeking shareholders.

I think one of the things that is important to acknowledge is that this is one of our first congressional hearings on public banking in modern American history.