”Today, as Congress examines the constitutionality of impeaching President Donald John Trump, I have noticed a grave oversight. While erudite and experienced, none of the witnesses are persons of color. To see the committee hearing experts on the topic of impeachment with not one of color is both regrettable and disrespectful. What subliminal message are we sending to the world about the intellect of people of color? Are we indicating that there are no experts of color on one of the seminal issues of this Congress? . . . We cannot have the output of people of color without the input of people of color. I support people of color, not only because I am a person of color, but because I believe that the words of the Pledge of Allegiance are important: we should have liberty and justice for all.”