"I appreciate the opportunity to advocate for the needs of my community."
"It is pretty brazenly and blatantly unconstitutional."
"I have raised the issue before with your Department about my State, the State of Texas, and Governor Greg Abbott..."
"I want to especially recognize the Civil Rights Division for the incredible work you all did prosecuting the self-proclaimed white nationalist..."
"Ms. Clarke, will you commit to a review of whether Federal funding sources are being used to support Operation Lone Star..."
"I believe, and many civil rights advocates believe, this will increase the racial profiling that is happening in Texas, and that it is unconstitutional."
"I want to make it very clear that our Committee is not undertaking this hearing today because my Republican colleagues actually care about free speech on college campuses or even care about anti-Semit..."
"I have frequently complained and expressed my concerns around the fact that there are egregious efforts to continue to divide our country."
"I want nothing more than for students to feel safe on their college campuses."
"I would like to associate myself with your remarks on just how unacceptable the current situation remains."
"We also know that part of our recruitment challenge is the fact that it is not just the service member who serves, but the entire family."