Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 19, 2019
Let me just say to the panel, if you are wondering about our frustration, it is because this issue has plagued us for so long, and we are watching the Black banks, in particular, that are literally going out of business to the point where--I said 18, but the other day, I heard 16.
Said by
Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters expresses frustration over the decline of Black banks.

Share

More from Maxine Waters

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I wish we were here on the House floor this morning debating solutions that would reduce grocery bills, lower housing costs, end Trump's tariffs that are strangling American small businesses and manufacturers, solve the…

govinfo.gov
May 19, 2026

Mr. Speaker, this is a good bill that will help community banks. The bill is supported by the National Bankers Association and the Community Development Bankers Association, and I am very pleased to support it. As we have discussed, there…

govinfo.gov
Oct 2, 2025

That’s what you’re pushing on.

nypost.com
Jul 23, 2025

I rise in support of H.R. 1549, the China Financial Threat Mitigation Act, sponsored by Mr. Williams of Texas and Mr. Gottheimer of New Jersey. The People's Republic of China continues to pose a significant challenge to America's economy…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation