"American complicity in this humanitarian disaster has persisted for too long," said a group of congressional lawmakers, "and we will not allow it to continue."

"What do you get when you restore government as a force for the common good?" asked Rep. Jamie Raskin. "An unprecedented economic recovery with 7.4 million jobs created in just 13 months."

"Changing the name doesn't change the fact that the Direct Contracting program is backdoor privatization of Medicare," said one progressive advocate.

"House Progressives have once again demonstrated what effective collective power can do if we stay united in our fight for transformative policies for the American people."

"That's what the American people want."

"I think the message here today is clear," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. "It's that everyday people can make a change. We can always demand better."

"America needs a coronavirus cure, not more war."

"Failing to act now would put our democracy and the 2020 election at risk."

"The drum is beating," said Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Tuesday, "and it is getting louder."

"Very few in Congress are questioning how the U.S. can afford to spend $7.5 trillion on the military."