I'm upset. I'm from New York. I believe in financial institutions. That's why I'm so mad. I believe that they make our country better, until they rip us off.
Gregory Meeks
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Gregory Weldon Meeks is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 5th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, Meeks has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for oversight and accountability in government, often speaking out on matters related to national security and foreign policy. Meeks has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives and has been involved in discussions regarding the War Powers and congressional oversight.
Well, something is going wrong at this bank, and you are the head of it. So shouldn't the board then turn--from your own admission, if the buck stops with you, as you came out here and said, I apologize, the buck stops with me, and you…
You didn't break the code of ethics? Do you realize that you have not only given--will you admit that not only does your bank have a black eye, but that your bank, Wells Fargo, has given the entire financial services industry a black eye…
And you're going to tell me that there is not a culture of something wrong at Wells Fargo?
But yet you are telling me that you don't have the responsibility of losing your position?
I strongly believe that part of the solution resides in enabling greater collaboration between large banks and CDFIs.
I also thank you for staying with who you are, being nonpartisan and independent.
Mr. Chairman, let me see. Let's look at this bill. H.R. 5461 would require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress on the estimated total assets under the direct or indirect control by Iranian leaders and certain…





