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On the recordJuly 17, 2023
That is why, under Democrat leadership, this committee passed landmark legislation to protect our national security and to prevent the abuse of our financial system by bad actors, both foreign and domestic.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Maxine Waters highlights the committee's efforts to combat financial crimes under Democratic leadership.

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