"And I think some people think that somebody who is expressing or treating somebody in a racist way has got a bad heart."
"I think it is important that the Federal Trade Commission's authority be returned."
"I think they should have greater authority to go after scammers, and simply getting stolen money returned or a court order preventing further illegal activity is insufficient, in my opinion."
"I just want to thank all of my colleagues for the respectful manner in which we have been debating today."
"In this great country of America, thank God we have a Federal Trade Commission like the FTC."
"That is why I stress that the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act specifically provides section 13(b) authority for the FTC to recover for small businesses, not just for individuals."
"It is no mystery that Latino, Black, and Asian-owned small businesses have been hit hardest by the COVID 0919 pandemic."
"The FTC's ability to get monetary relief for victims is just as critical for small businesses as it is for individuals."
"And the reason why I think 13(b) is so critical is because we are talking about protecting Americans across the board."
"Should companies be able to profit from lies and deception in the marketplace? The answer is as simple as the question: No."
"The Consumer Protection and Recovery Act would do just that, and we urge you to act quickly to enact it into law."