Suzanne Bonamici

A time when it pains me to say this, but it is relevant, the top Republican running for President of the United States has engaged not only in antisemitic tropes, but also in divisive, degrading and disparaging language...

Sadly, tasks like this are made more difficult because we are in an era of deep division.

I do want to note, Mr. Chairman, that the witnesses today are from what might be considered blue states.

Many of my colleagues claim to care about the rise in antisemitism in this country, but when white supremacists marched in Charlottesville...

We cannot cut a program when there is increased need, and there is already only half the staff it had 45 years ago.

I want to reiterate that we must stand together against antisemitism and do more to combat the harassment of Jewish students.

Thank you very much Chairman. Thank you to the witnesses. As I stated in my opening statement, there is a need to balance the civil rights of students to be free from discrimination under Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act, with the First…

I hope this committee can work together on constructive ways to address the scourge of antisemitism.

Every student deserves to feel safe and be safe at school.

It is important for leaders to stand up to antisemitism no matter where it comes from.

I hope this Committee can work together on constructive ways to address this scourge of antisemitism.

There is no question that we must do more to combat antisemitism, not just in schools, but everywhere.

I am a strong supporter of collective bargaining for fair and just compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

I am disappointed that instead of having a productive conversation about how we address the root causes of inequality, that students can face on college campuses, many republicans use this time to target campus DEI programs.

I just want to note that, and I am very grateful that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 have laid the groundwork to create campuses that are more reflective of our society.

Democrats will continue to support and defend programs that protect students and educators from all forms of discrimination, harassment and violence on campus.

Instead of having a productive conversation about addressing student's mental health needs, ending campus hunger, protecting student's civil rights, Committee republicans have determined it would be a better use of our time to malign…

Mr. Chairman, I am still processing that you are trying to equate this with cancer, which to me is baffling, and pretty offensive to anyone who has had cancer.

I am disappointed to see the DEI programs are the newest target in my republican colleagues politicized culture war.

I find that personally offensive as a Member of Congress, as someone who cares deeply about every student, to suggest that I might have questions about charter schools because of money.

Every student deserves a high-quality education that will prepare them for success.

Calling for unchecked expanded access to charter schools that lack meaningful accountability, while continuing to underfund our already overwhelmed traditional public education system is not in the best interest of students.

Poorly regulated charter schools often have poor academic outcomes.

When we invest in education, we are investing in our future.

We care about every student and want every student to have a good education.