Many of us were shocked and surprised that we appear to know so little about ISIS when the information finally reached public view.

It is inconceivable when we have what we think is one of the best intelligence agencies in the world that ISIS could have developed this far...

the proposal in Congresswoman Waters' bill to shorten the amount of time that negative information stays on a credit report from 7 years to 4 years.

I would like to thank you and Chairman Hensarling for granting my request for this important meeting.

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.

I do not want you to discontinue your efforts to make sure that you have the kind of Bureau where every human being is respected and every human being is dealt with fairly.

I hope that you are not in any way intimidated by the attacks that are being made from the opposite side of the aisle.

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 one of our communities across the country.

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

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

I want you to know that many of us are aware of activities that are fraudulent that are being perpetrated on the most vulnerable in our society.