Elijah Cummings actually said...

"First, principle is at stake. Equality, fair mindedness, and respect for diversity are at the heart of America's identity."

"The city's contention is that the discriminatory lending practices pursued by Wells Fargo promoted high-cost loan instruments which led to foreclosures far in excess of what the rate of foreclosure mi..."

"Thank you for holding this critical hearing to examine the targeted predatory lending practices that have ravaged our communities and our economy."

"Congress should promptly eliminate federal preemption of the application of the state consumer protection laws to national banks."