Maxine Waters actually said...

"The language of the bill is retroactive, so if you got your patent 5, 6, 7 years ago and you paid all that money, you have nothing to show for it."

"I appreciate the hearing today as an opportunity to hear from the various stakeholders regarding the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act."

"Ms. Waters. You do not have to tell everybody."

"I think we need more than we have been getting over the last years and I think this makes me feel good about my vote in support of Dodd-Frank."