Melvin Watt: “I am not coming to any hearing to have a trial on ACORN. That is not my job.”

What was needed in this industry was somebody to make responsible decisions and not let access overburden safety and soundness.

I believe that we must listen to the claims of women who come forth with allegations of harassment, abuse, or misconduct.

I want to be clear that the reason I would not raise my hand is because I would not make a unilateral decision.

Woman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am pained to be here today in opposition to this bill. I stood shoulder to shoulder with the chair of our full committee 2 years ago in patent reform after working almost 6 years to find…