Maxine Waters actually said...

"This has turned out to be not a straightforward investigation or oversight responsibility in the proper way that could be done, but, rather, what is commonly referred to as a witch hunt."

"The problem of unemployment has only been made worse by Republican intransigence on any number of measures."

"While we have made much progress, the long-term effects of the financial crisis, the worst since the Great Depression, can still be felt by working people and people still looking for work in every on..."

"But I am not thanking you for holding this hearing. In my estimation, this is a little bit ridiculous and a waste of time."