George Floyd's brother, Philonys Floyd (opens in new tab), addressed the House Judiciary Committee in Washington on Wednesday, speaking out about his anguish over his brother's murder by white police officer Derek Shovin and calling on lawmakers for police reform and accountability.Guardian" reports (opens in new tab) that just hours after George was buried in Houston, Philonys addressed Congress and said he wanted to ensure that his brother was "more than just another face on a T-shirt," according to the paper. More than just another name on an ever-growing list". He remembered George as a "gentle giant" who "gave what little he had to help others."

Regarding the video of George's murder, Philonys said, "I don't know what kind of pain you feel when you watch something like that." He continued. I am tired of the pain I feel every time a black man is killed for no reason. I came here today to make it stop. Stop the pain. Please stop our exhaustion."

"George asked for help, but was ignored. Please listen to the call I am making right now. To the call of our family and to the call that rings out in the streets around the world. People of all backgrounds, genders, and races are coming together for change. Honor them, honor George, and make the changes necessary to make law enforcement the solution, not the problem. When they do wrong, hold them accountable. Teach them what it means to treat people with empathy and respect. Teach them what necessary force is. Teach them that deadly force should rarely be used and only when their lives are in danger.

"George didn't hurt anyone that day. He did not deserve to die for $20. I'm asking if a black man deserves $20. 'This is 2020. Enough is enough. The people marching in the streets are saying enough is enough. Our leaders, our country, our world needs to get it right."

The full text of Philonys Floyd's testimony as reported by The Guardian (opens in new tab) is below: