"Putting money back in people's pockets who have been defrauded or scammed seems like a no-brainer to me, and I hope we act expeditiously to pass this legislation into law."
"I am just concerned that, you know, we don't have a conflict of interest and we are not getting to the root of the challenges being faced within the Department of Homeland Security, in particular the ..."
"We really can't even talk about climate change without talking about racial justice."
"Make no mistake about it, the climate crisis is happening right now, and its impacts are being felt most profoundly by marginalized communities throughout this Nation."
"Congresswoman Yvette Clarke's proposal for a just--for a climate justice working group represents an important step forward."
"I called for public comment for the discussion draft of my bill, the Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and let me thank you and Ranking Member Rodgers for convening this very important hearing on the committee's LIFT America infrastructure proposal."
"I couldn't agree with you more about the need for us to build out a 21st century public health infrastructure."
"It is my hope that we can use this legislation as a starting point to work with the administration and with our colleagues in the Senate to create a forward-looking infrastructure and recovery package..."
"As our Nation battles with interrelated crises around COVID-19, the economy, racial injustice, and climate change, I believe we have a unique opportunity to meet the magnitude of this moment with bold..."
"I also think it is crucial that we keep equity at the forefront of this conversation."