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Maxine Waters

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Maxine Moore Waters is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 43rd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented California's 35th congressional district from 1991 to 2013. Waters is known for her outspoken views on various issues, including economic justice, civil rights, and government accountability. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for policies aimed at addressing systemic inequalities and has played a significant role in discussions surrounding healthcare and financial reform.

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Apr 19, 2021

To the degree that we get more people in these positions of power, particularly in the criminal justice system, we`re going to be able to get more justice.

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Apr 19, 2021

We must all see that we have a role in helping to bring about justice in this country.

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Apr 18, 2021

We got to stay on the street. And we've got to get more active. We've got to get more confrontational. We've got to make sure that they know that we make business.

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Apr 18, 2021

Congresswoman Maxine Waters made over the weekend in nearby Brooklyn Center that she felt that protesters needed to stay in the streets and get more confrontational if the verdict in this trial is anything but guilty.

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Apr 15, 2021

You need to respect the chair and shut your mouth.

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Apr 14, 2021

It is very emotional for me. As you know, my sister was one who was infected and died from COVID-19.

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Apr 14, 2021

I appreciate that the Biden/Harris administration has taken actions to reach communities of color, rural communities, and low-income communities.

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Apr 14, 2021

We will not be able to fully recover from this pandemic if we do not take action to ensure that all Americans... receive coronavirus vaccines.

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Apr 14, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated the way people use technology to bank, obtain a loan, and make payments.

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Apr 14, 2021

Additionally, the OCC has overstepped its authority, pretending that laws signed by Abraham Lincoln were intended to create charters for Fintech or cryptocurrency.

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Apr 14, 2021

Again, Dr. Fauci, I would like to thank you for your courage and your integrity.

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Apr 14, 2021

I just think that there may come a time when we have to have booster shots.

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Apr 13, 2021

I am pleased that President Biden has, as part of his American Jobs Plan, recognized that housing is a critical part of our nation's infrastructure.

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Mar 24, 2021

I believe the tradeoff between speed and program integrity is a false one. Our government should be able to help Americans quickly without losing billions to fraud.

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Mar 24, 2021

Thank you so very much, Mr. Chairman. I am so pleased you are holding this hearing.

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Mar 24, 2021

I'm also concerned that the sheer number of potentially fraudulent PPP transactions presents an enforcement challenge.

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Mar 23, 2021

she was insisting on one-for-one replacement.

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Mar 23, 2021

I certainly appreciate this hearing that you are holding today. Of course, I have been a long-time advocate for public housing.

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Mar 23, 2021

We have to figure out how to create some things like maybe the option of a right-to-buy that they have in the United Kingdom.

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Mar 23, 2021

I think rental assistance is a great way to start talking about ending the benefit cliff that traps so many people.

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Mar 23, 2021

These issues are not partisan. It is about solutions and doing what is right for the American people.

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Mar 23, 2021

It is especially important as we talk about the recovery that is about to happen out of the pandemic.

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Mar 23, 2021

Do you share my view that the humanitarian crisis in public housing is primarily a consequence of Federal disinvestment?

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Mar 22, 2021

help is now arriving for millions of struggling individuals, families, and small businesses all across this country.

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Mar 22, 2021

There is confusion out there, and I am worried about what is happening with this confusion.

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