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Luis Gutiérrez

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Luis Gutiérrez is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from 1993 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his advocacy on immigration reform and social justice issues. Gutiérrez played a significant role in the fight for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and was a vocal critic of policies that he viewed as detrimental to immigrant communities. Throughout his tenure, he served on various committees, including the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Feb 4, 2013

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. First, I would like to say that while we have been here, every minute, someone has been deported.

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Feb 4, 2013

What do you think about the uncertainty in the life of 11 million undocumented workers when you give them certainty?

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Feb 4, 2013

We believe we should welcome you and your talent and at the same time, not have to make a distinction.

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Sep 19, 2012

We want bipartisan sensible immigration reform which the governor said today.

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Sep 13, 2012

Having homeless people in our country, the richest country in the world, is shameful.

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Sep 13, 2012

Beyond unacceptable, it is a tragedy to see our warriors, our heroes, sleeping on our streets.

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Sep 13, 2012

I do believe it is achievable because the same way this country trusted a 17-year-old girl to hold a weapon and go defend the rights of this Nation...

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Sep 13, 2012

It is simply unacceptable to have homeless veterans.

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Sep 13, 2012

I am not too proud to beg for help for our veterans.

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Jul 23, 2012

the policyholders' interests are aligned with the companies.

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Jul 23, 2012

I don't particularly have a problem with them.

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Jul 23, 2012

Before we start saying, oh, those poor insurance companies, and we really shouldn't be messing with them... let's just remember three letters, not 'ABC,' 'AIG.'

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Jul 23, 2012

It is an insurance company, it is a large insurance company that made a lot of bad bets.

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Jun 27, 2012

As we proceed with profound systemic and comprehensive financial system and housing finance reform, it is becoming increasingly clear that we will benefit greatly from a clearly defined, fair, sound, and well-regulated system of property…

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Jun 27, 2012

I look forward to hearing about the GAO--what the GAO found in its two studies on this issue...

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Jun 27, 2012

I want to let the panelists know that if you have an appointment, you can keep it. Preexisting conditions will not be counted against you.

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Jun 19, 2012

I have heard of instances where borrowers are the targets of deceptive practices.

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Jun 19, 2012

Complete, accurate, accessible information is critical to ensuring that consumers are prepared when they consider what could be their largest lifetime investment, purchasing a home.

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Jun 19, 2012

The goal--I know it is your goal. I don't think you are changing it.

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Jun 19, 2012

We are really legislating for the rest of America.

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Jun 19, 2012

Often when a buyer is reviewing these disclosures, they are in a high-pressure atmosphere.

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Jun 6, 2012

I have been working on a bill to develop this proposal, which I think will save the taxpayers money.

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Jun 6, 2012

I believe that Ginnie Mae's securitization of FHA-endorsed risk-shared loans would generate revenues and increase liquidity.

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Jun 6, 2012

I look forward to continuing to work with you on this. I am going to be sharing with Members on both sides of the aisle, doing exactly that.

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