Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement on Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd:

“Today’s verdict convicting Derek Chauvin of murder is an important step for justice, after a year in which we have seen so many failures of justice.  While the jury’s verdict will not bring George Floyd back to life, I hope today’s conviction will ease some of the pain for his family and for all Americans, and bring a sense that justice is possible.

“We have much work to do to ensure justice for all Americans.  Justice and progress require constant engagement and real commitment to doing the work we must do to improve our laws, our law enforcement, and to confront our country’s history and the systems around us that perpetuate inequality and injustice, especially in communities of color.  This work can and must be done, and now is the time to do it.”