Bill Foster actually said...

"We must instill transparency and accountability. We must protect American innovation from the political whims of unelected bureaucrats."

"Yes. For example, if this was in place during COVID, when we had to onboard massive numbers of unbanked customers, but the customers had had a secure digital ID, would that have been a big improvement..."

"Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence present new opportunities to make our financial system more secure, inclusive, and efficient."

"Yes. Do any of our other witnesses have any comments on this area, the utility of a national standard for a secure digital ID provided by States?"