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Rep. Maxine Waters: Dr. King's Fight Continues On

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued a statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which she celebrated at a variety of commemorative events across the 43^rd District:

Waters Statement on Delta Flight #89 Fuel Dump

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the Financial Services Committee, issued a statement on the dumping of jet fuel by Delta Flight #89 over local schools and communities prior to an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which is located in her congressional district. Her statement follows:

Commends Los Angeles County Fire Department's Search and Rescue Efforts in Haiti

"The 2010 earthquake is one of many tragedies in Haiti's rich and inspiring history. The hard work, determination and resilience of the Haitian people have enabled them to survive centuries of slavery, repression, political violence, and natural disasters. No matter the challenges, the Haitian people always rebuild."

Rep. Waters' Message of Support for #NoWarWithIran Peace Advocates in Los Angeles & Across the Country

WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), a founding member of the Congressional No War With Iran Caucus, issued a strong message of support for concerned Americans and peace advocates who led demonstrations in Los Angeles and cities across the country in order to express their opposition to further military escalation by Donald Trump that could lead to a senseless war with Iran. Her remarks as prepared for delivery are below.

Americans Deserve Answers Rather than Dangerous Disruption in the Entire Middle East, Says Rep. Waters

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), a founding member of the Congressional No War With Iran Caucus, issued a statement on the deadly U.S. drone strike at the Baghdad International Airport that targeted Iraqis and Iranians, and killed Iranian Quds Force Commander, Major General Qasem Soleimani:

Rep. Waters Statement on the Attack on the Jewish Community in Monsey, NY & the Rise in Extremist Violence

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the violent attack on the Jewish community in Monsey, New York on the seventh day of Hanukkah, and the disturbing rise in extremist violence across the country:

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, delivered a speech in support of H.Res.755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Her remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below. Watch the full video here.

Rep. Waters: ‘The president of Haiti needs to take responsibility for the current political crisis in his country; protests will not stop until he does'

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) delivered the following statement at the December 10 Western Hemisphere Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs Committee hearing entitled, "Haiti on the Brink: Assessing U.S. Policy Toward a Country in Crisis":

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