Maxine Waters actually said...

"We really need to see this at work, and how it works."

"It is my hope that both Republicans and Democrats can come together to construct a more balanced approach to addressing the deficit."

"One of the great things about this process are these hearings where we have an opportunity to straighten out the record, to present the facts, and to unfold what is really happening in many of these i..."

"I was disappointed that the Senate did not take up our legislation, but I remain hopeful that this can be an area for constructive collaboration over this next congressional term."