"The worst of it is no water for the flushing, it sure going to be great when all of us have safe drinking water."
"I also applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for continuing to outline its vision for advancing racial equality for all Americans who just want to live and breathe without fear."
"I am a very proud--and I am going to repeat that--proud original cosponsor of H.R. 40, because it is important that our Nation heals by finding the facts, understanding the lingering effects of slaver..."
"We have gotten overwhelming support from organizations and others who are eager for us to have a conversation about reparations."
"There is nothing in this bill that talks about payments of checks or money to anyone. This is a commission to find the facts and bring us to full healing."
"I want to personally thank my colleague and fellow Houstonian, Sheila Jackson Lee, for bringing this bill forward and to working together with all of us to make sure that this can come to fruition."
"Family reunification must be at the core and center of all our immigration policies."
"The moratorium that the Biden Administration has announced is critical."
"It must be a system that keeps our families together."
"I'm committed to working with you and this Committee and the Congress to work tirelessly to improve the lives of our most vulnerable communities and all hardworking Americans."
"We need more than human contact. We need real transparency. We need to make sure that the families know almost immediately."