Maxine Waters actually said...

"I know that there are those who believe that somehow there were too many people who could not afford mortgages who were extended mortgage opportunities."

"If we move too precipitously, we run the risk of destabilizing our economy."

"Those measures must both encourage the return of private capital to the market, while also ensuring that we do not disrupt our housing finance system."

"Government investment in people, education, infrastructure and innovation can create jobs and these jobs pay for themselves and then some over time."