Melvin Watt: “I don't think this hearing is about creating jobs. It is about the independence of the Fed and whether we are going to…”

A presumption of innocence is foundational to our society, as is due process.

If you look at my record throughout my whole life, from the day I started in the practice of law in a civil rights law firm, you will find nobody, or few people, who are more committed to the things that you all have talked about today.

I will not hesitate to use my full subpoena power to compel cooperation where necessary.

It is intolerable to me to think that a mere accusation of impropriety would somehow deny him the presumption of innocence.