Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 7, 2022
I invited Mark Zuckerberg to testify at a hearing where we scrutinized their plans.
Said by
Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters highlighted her efforts to hold Facebook accountable regarding its cryptocurrency plans.

Share

More from Maxine Waters

Jul 21, 2025

Mr. Speaker, in both this Congress and last, I have been particularly outspoken about the risks of retail investors investing in private securities. Amongst other things, private securities lack sufficient transparency, have longer lock-up…

govinfo.gov
Nov 21, 2025

First of all, my colleague won't admit that groceries are too high and that families cannot afford the cost of eggs and basic good foods to have great nutrition for their families. By the way, let me remind my colleagues of something. My…

govinfo.gov
Dec 1, 2025

I rise in support of H.R. 4431, the Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025, or ICAN Act, offered by Mr. Timmons and Ms. Pettersen. Like the DEAL Act, the ICAN Act also amends the definition of ``venture capital fund'' under…

govinfo.gov
May 12, 2026

Mr. Speaker, there is a lot that Congress can do to help our community financial institutions. This includes taking up deposit insurance reform bills like the ones that I and my committee Republicans have put forward. Increasing deposit…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation