Political Quotes

Mr. Chair, I have heard a lot from Republicans about how the INVEST Act will expand access to capital and increase investor opportunity. The inclusion of three poison pills in this bill shows they are not serious about protecting the…

I oppose Mr. Self's amendment to strike section 307 of the INVEST Act. Section 307 is identical to H.R. 3357 sponsored by guess who? It is sponsored by Mr. Meeks. It closes gaps in the disclosures made to investors where there are…

the very Reverend Jesse Jackson Presidential candidate and civil rights leader was not only my close friend and confidant, he was my longtime political ally and mentor. Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., was my idol and spiritual and political…

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…