Congresswoman Waters Welcomes Ethics Committee Hearing

Following today's announcement by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct that it has scheduled an adjudicatory hearing for Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) beginning on November 29th, Congresswoman Waters said, "After an investigation that has lasted over a year, I am eager to have the opportunity to clear my name. I would have liked for this matter to be resolved before the election in November and have repeatedly called for a hearing to be scheduled as soon as possible."
 
Bolstered by support from her constituents and people around the country, Congresswoman Waters has steadfastly defended herself against accusations by critics and the committee's Statement of Alleged Violations related to her efforts to assist minority banks and the communities they serve.

This summer she held a press conference regarding the matter to lay out the facts, to answer any questions posed by the media and to point out the weakness of the case against her.

Congresswoman Waters today reiterated her confidence. "I will defend myself vigorously because I have not violated any House rules, and I will not allow anyone to suggest my life's work has been motivated by anything other than the public interest. The facts and the evidence are on my side: No benefit, no improper action, no failure to disclose, no one influenced: no case."

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