Nydia Velázquez actually said...

"Has Mr. Mulvaney or any other person from inside the Trump Administration given you a directive that you felt interfered with your authority as an independent regulator?"

"We designed the CFPB to be an independent organization, outside the influence of Congress and, most importantly, from the Executive Branch."

"Has the President given you any directive that you felt interfered with your authority as an independent regulator?"

"I ask unanimous consent that the Views and Estimates be considered as read and open for amendment in its entirety."