Mark Takano: “I thank Ranking Member Waters for contriving this colloquy on Financial Services. It is my distinct honor to join my…”

“I thank Ranking Member Waters for contriving this colloquy on Financial Services. It is my distinct honor to join my colleagues in celebrating this milestone in recognizing Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur's remarkable record of service to her constituents, her country, and to every woman in every corner of this country. I would add, every man and every child. On the long, dark road to equality, role models are the street lamps that light the path forward. For the last 35 years, Marcy Kaptur has been a role model and a source of light for millions of young women and young men. In other words, even after 35 years in this body, she is still woke, just like the ranking member. Ms. Kaptur has championed progress on several important issues: protecting our water and our air from pollution, protecting consumers from predatory financial institutions, honoring the incredible sacrifice of our veterans--we have heard at length her work behind the World War II Memorial--and supporting working families so they have a fair shot in this economy. But it is very much possible, and I would say very much probable, that her greatest accomplishment has not yet been realized. I am confident this Chamber will someday be filled with women--someday soon--who are inspired to run for Congress by the longest serving woman in history. Marcy has taught me the value and the way to fight for the little guy.…”