Pramila Jayapal actually said...

the violence and discrimination targeting the Asian-American community hits very close to home, and it's been a difficult hearing.

Just recently in a Committee's hearing, some of my colleagues across the aisle continue to call it the China virus. I spoke up. I said that ...

I hope that my colleagues understand their words matter and we need everyone's help in fighting back against these heinous racist attacks.

I am not driving I promise you, but I am in a car because I didn't want to miss this very important hearing.