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On the recordSeptember 27, 2021
I expect our committee to be in the forefront of getting rid of these discriminatory policies in not only housing and banking, but in other areas over which we have some oversight.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters emphasizes the committee's role in combating systemic racism and discrimination.

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