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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@alexandriaocasiocortez· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

Does this mean, as stated, that the Libra Association does not set monetary policy but it mints and burns coins in response to demand from authorized resellers?

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous material on H. Res. 489. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I move that the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi) be permitted to proceed in order. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Kildee). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Nadler). The question…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 3 minutes. Mr. Speaker, the comments described in this resolution were not just offensive to our colleagues; they were inconsistent with the principles and values upon which this Nation was founded. In urging…

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Joe Morelle
@joemorelle· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

Mr. Speaker, I often reflect on the wise words of Margaret Mead: ``Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.'' Never has this proven more true than…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All Members will suspend. The Clerk will report the words. {time} 1625 The Clerk read as follows: Every single Member of this institution, Democratic and Republican, should join us in condemning the…

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Jerry Nadler
@jerrynadler· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution 491, I call up the resolution (H. Res. 489) condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The Clerk read the…

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Nydia Velázquez
@nydiavelzquez· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

It is important the message that we are sending today to our disabled veterans and reservists, that we are not checking a box.

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Nydia Velázquez
@nydiavelzquez· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

We want to make sure that companies that do not fall into the normal bucket of regulatory authority could not threaten the U.S. financial system.

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Nydia Velázquez
@nydiavelzquez· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

Will you commit yourself to not launch Libra before all the concerns from the Federal Reserve and all the regulators are addressed?

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Nydia Velázquez
@nydiavelzquez· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

I have serious concerns with Facebook's plans to create a digital currency and digital wallet and its effort to enlist partners that expand its reach, like MasterCard, PayPal, Visa, Uber, Lyft, and Spotify.

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Nydia Velázquez
@nydiavelzquez· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

We do not want to stifle innovation, but we do have a healthy dose of skepticism.

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Nydia Velázquez
@nydiavelzquez· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

There are a lot of questions about this project. It is big and very bold. Some would say it is too bold.

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Nydia Velázquez
@nydiavelzquez· Democratic · NY· Jul 16, 2019

I am also concerned about the lack of diversity in Facebook's upper ranks, and I fear that if these plans go forward, women and minorities, and women- and minority-owned businesses may be excluded from participating fully.

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