Joyce Beatty actually said...

"I want to take a moment, Mr. Chairman, to acknowledge the hardworking Americans who were harmed by this glaring mismanagement at your banks."

"Public pension funds nationwide lost millions of dollars that were invested in Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank."

"Meanwhile, teachers, like my sisters, firefighters, and other public servants lost millions that were invested through your public pension funds."

"I am testifying today about the importance of diversity and inclusion in our financial system and the need for this matter to be seriously considered by the committee."