Maxine Waters actually said...

"I want you to know that I am very interested in whether or not we can have a private/public operation that will do the best job for our constituents."

"I really do commend them for the attempts that they have made to try and have this a bipartisan issue."

"Together, we worked tirelessly to enact reform that provided much needed rate relief for thousands of homeowners."

"Short-term extensions cause lapses in the program that place communities at risk and undermine our housing market."