PELOSI: “This vaccine — this pandemic is horrible, I mean, in every way. The lives and livelihood of the American people are affected by it in a massive way. However, it has also pulled back the curtain to reveal further disparities in our economy and our society. They have come into sharper focus because the pandemic. And that is why I have asked the Rules Committee that we will be taking up the new rules package on Monday or Sunday night if the schedule allows but following the vote for speaker, I will have them announce and at the next day or so when they put forth the rules package, a Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness and Growth. As we go into this new Congress, we have to have a scientific start on crushing the virus. We have to honor our heroes, state and local government. And we have to put money into the pockets of the American people. Hopefully, we can do this on this side of the weekend rather than waiting until later. The third point, direct payments. That has always been our goal, crush the virus, honor our heroes, money in the pockets of the American people. Clearly, the disparities in income and equity in our country are vast. We’ve known that. It’d only gotten worse and the pandemic again puts it in sharper focus. And that’s why I am proud to announce the creation of a new bipartisan Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness and Growth which will be essential force for the Congress to combat the crisis of income and wealth disparity in America. Our members are full of exuberance and many suggestions on both sides of the aisle.”