Maxine Waters actually said...

"I am extremely sympathetic to the Iranian people on the ground, the innocent civilians and citizens who are at the mercy of the leadership of the Iranians in charge and the U.S. Government."

"This bill restores discretion to judges and allows them to make individualized determinations."

"I urge the Committee to account for this aggressive budget authorization."

"I thank Chairman Spratt and the Members of the Committee for allowing me to testify on this important legislation."