"Thank you, because we introduced the Beatty rule after the Rooney rule, and now we have a Black man for the first time, Chairman Bostic out of Atlanta, who is on the National Federal Reserve Board."
"I want to thank her for that, and I am going to start with common ground."
"I have to be that voice for Black people and for minorities who get caught in the gap."
"I believe it is the wrong choice for investors, for consumers, for entrepreneurs, and for the American economy."
"You would see great difficulties for the State of Ohio to do that."
"Unfortunately, President Trump's proposal to increase defense spending by $54 billion while decreasing nondefense programs by the same level I believe will hamper our Nation's ability to meet the need..."
"Providing children with access to high-quality early childhood development is a cornerstone of human development and puts them on an early path to success."
"As Members of Congress, let's create a budget resolution that creates jobs, economic growth, fosters innovation, creativity, and increases the quality of life for working families while solving the Na..."
"Our budget should reflect a serious sustained investment in our Nation's ability to compete in the 21st century."
"We must robustly invest in education in order to create an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top."
"Safe, affordable housing, Section 8 voucher programs, opportunities for home ownership, support for community development are priorities that I believe our Nation would be proud to see in the fiscal y..."