Jackie Speier: “I think this is so ripe for our continuing review this year, Madam Chair, that we do that.”

Words matter, and Members of Congress who speak in those kinds of terms should be called out.

I'm not going to sugarcoat this. This is a scandal, and it's one that each and every one of you need to take ownership of.

We must restore local control to the community.

I thank my constituents for the greatest opportunity of my life--to serve them. ____________________