Nydia Velázquez: “If you are so assured that the outcome is going to be statehood, why then oppose a process that is inclusive, that is…”

We would never accept it if the NYPD operated in masks without names or badges—and we shouldn't accept it from ICE either.

I want to thank the sponsors for their bipartisanship and efforts on this legislation. I support the bill and I yield back my time.

So, make no mistake, the real issue in this hearing is not CEQ's small budget request, it is, unfortunately, an attempt by some of my colleagues across the aisle and their big corporate donors, to undermine the Council's ability to protect…

As policymakers, we must make our decisions based on complete and accurate data.