"Blocking members of Congress does nothing. It's a strategic mistake. It does nothing but actually set back the relationship, not move it forward."
"I personally believe that this is the future in the era of renting and Venmo and Uber, that we need to give the next generation of consumers the ability to build a stronger credit file through nontrad..."
"We need to create an environment that encourages technologies to start here, grow here, and create U.S. jobs rather than going overseas."
"Many companies that have been to our offices have said, 'Hey, we need some certainty here. We need some guardrails.'"
"I am deeply concerned that Libra will be based in Switzerland."
"I believe that the new frontier presented by blockchain and similar financial technologies are an opportunity for American leadership, economic growth, and job creation."
"That is why I partnered with Representative Davidson on legislation that would help provide this much needed clarity."
"Mr. Gottheimer. Also, I assume you would agree that--or if I could ask your opinion on this--if you would agree that the United States and our allies need a comprehensive strategy to strengthen sancti..."
"Wouldn't it be beneficial, in your opinion, for Congress to require a similar public report on Iranian oligarchs..."
"Iran is the world's leading state sponsor of terror, providing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to terrorist groups like Hezbollah."
"I hope the committee will have a hearing on H.R. 1667, the Preventing Doomsday Act, so we can hear from the Department of Transportation on whether it even has a plan to minimize economic and national..."