Maxine Waters

What you have done is open up the discussion and the opportunity for us now to get this committee to not only deal with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but all of these other agencies.

I know that Members on the opposite side of the aisle have dismissed this as a legal theory.

What we heard today about racism and about the way that employees are being treated is a story that I have been trying to tell.

I like your leadership on racism and discrimination.

I am not interested in scoring any political points on an issue as important as discrimination and retaliation.

I want nothing but swift justice for Ms. Martin, and I want to thank her for her service to our government and to our country as a member of our Nation's military.

TSA issued recommended standards calling for an increased presence of law enforcement officers at high-traffic locations within the airport.

I have introduced the Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, which seeks to remedy this inequity.

I was pleased to learn that TSA was responsive to the concerns that I raised and addressed this issue in its report.

I believe that these recommendations will play a vital role in ensuring that all travelers and airport employees are safe in our Nation's airports.

I am concerned about some of what was revealed in those reports. But I am not worried because those things that were revealed, whether it is the red telephone, or the panic buttons, or even the interoperability, are things that can be…

I also honor all of the TSOs, LAX police officers, and other first responders who risked their lives to stabilize the situation and protect the public on that tragic day.

I want to begin by joining with my colleagues to honor the life and service of Gerardo Hernandez, the Transportation Security Officer who was killed in the line of duty during the active-shooting incident on November 1.

The timing of this series of hearings seems to be more inspired by politics than enhancing good policy.

Government austerity during a recession such as the sequester impedes growth.

Putting America back to work in an economy that works for everyone is undoubtedly the most effective and efficient way to reduce our debt and deficit.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Ms. Moore The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I am very pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison), the chief deputy whip who also serves on the Financial Services Committee and is cochair of the Progressive Caucus.

I am waiting for additional speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I believe that a properly enforced Volcker Rule will protect American taxpayers from the consequences of risky bank behavior.

Thanks to their hard work, we are making progress toward a stronger, sounder financial system.

Ranking Member Waters said that she is looking for a quick, clean, and long-term resolution to the TRIA issues and that time is of the essence.

In fact, the Bureau's enforcement actions have resulted in over $3 billion being directly refunded to nearly 10 million consumers and servicemembers.

Despite the Bureau's extensive engagement with this committee over the past few years, the CFPB has managed to do more than just testify before Congress.

I would like to thank Chairman Chris Smith, the co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, as well as Ranking Member Karen Bass, for organizing this hearing and inviting me here to participate.