it is imperative that we as a country understand the significance of black physicians providing care for black patients and other patients as well.

It is time, Chairman Sanders, for us to get our due so the aspiring physicians in our Country may see that they will be fairly treated and protected should they choose a career in medicine.

Thank you again, Chairman Sanders, for your leadership and interest in our views.

Every American, child, elderly person should have quality health care.

The health care system today is working really good, for the insurance companies and for the drug companies.

Poverty in itself is a death sentence.

We can achieve the goal of a substantial increase in the Black American representation in the medical field, but it will take more individuals like you, Senator Sanders, and the HELP Committee to achieve this goal.

An adverse ruling by the Supreme Court would be very detrimental to addressing physician diversity.

Thank you for your time, Senator Sanders.

We are going to do our best to grow the healthcare workforce and put a special focus on the need for more black doctors, nurses, psychologists, dentists, etcetera.

Health care is a human right, not a privilege.

Most importantly, I hope that what I and other Committee Members will learn from this hearing will be translated into law and will have an impact on how we provide health care to minority communities all across this country.