Hello, friends and neighbors, and welcome back to the Bill Press pod.

The Black Lives Matter movement resonates with all of us, seeing so many millions of Americans of all ages, black and white, march to end systemic racism in this country.

But it's especially meaningful to Congressman James Clyburn, one of three top Democrats in the

House of Representatives, and as Democratic Whip, the highest-ranking African-American in the U.S.

Congress.

Way back in 1960, as a young black man,

James Clyburn himself was arrested by white police officers

for protesting segregation.

He's been on the front lines fighting for civil rights in the streets,

in the courts, and in the Congress ever since.

Today, Congressman Clyburn's at the heart of the action, helping lead

America's response to the coronavirus pandemic, helping shape Congress's efforts to help American

workers survive the economic crisis created by COVID-19, and now in the wake of George Floyd's

murder, leading national efforts to deal with police department

reform. He's a busy man, but Congressman Clyburn was kind enough to carve out a few minutes

for us to give us his take on today's big challenges. Congressman Clyburn is very good of you

to give us some time today. Nice to talk to you. Thank you. Good to talk to you.

So, Congressman, as a veteran of the civil rights movement, when you see so many millions of Americans of all ages and races,

protesting in the streets of America to end systemic racism.

What does it mean to you?

What do you see when you see all of these people marching?

Well, thank you so much for having me.

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