Melvin Watt: “I respect the right of local authorities. Some people think I am too States' rights oriented, given my background.”

I am a big supporter of the MeToo Movement. I think it is a wonderful thing, but it cannot be a substitute for going through the legal process.

I thank the gentleman for yielding time. Mr. Chairman, I want to rise not so much in opposition to the manager's amendment, but in opposition to the bill and so that we can try to make sure that people understand what it is that they are…

We need the availability of capital for people to be either homeowners or affordable renters.

Due process cannot be dispensed in 5-minute exchanges of questions and answers, or by politicians...