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Waters on Trump: One Scripted Speech Changes Nothing

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress last night:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivered the following remarks at an event sponsored by the Congressional Progressive Caucus and The Voices for Internet Freedom celebrating the 2-year anniversary since the Federal Communications Commission's vote to protect Net Neutrality. Her remarks as prepared for delivery are as follows:

LOS ANGELES, CA – Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee and Torrance representative, released the following statement today, in response to yesterday's fire and explosion at the Torrance refinery, which is owned by PBF Energy:

"I am relieved that yesterday's fire and explosion at the Torrance refinery was effectively contained, and I am grateful that there were no reported casualties. I commend all of the fire fighters and first responders who were involved in responding to this emergency.

Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters issued the following statement in response to the resignation of General Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor:

Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters condemned the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. The Senate vote, which was tied at 50-50 due to the conscientious defection of two Republican Senators, was ultimately decided by Vice President Mike Pence. It is unprecedented in American history for a Vice President to break a tie in order to confirm a cabinet nominee.

Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters issued the following statement regarding the dismissal of Acting Attorney General Sally Yates:

Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters issued the following statement regarding the appointment of White House Senior Counselor Steve Bannon to the National Security Council:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced legislation demanding that congressional investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election include a thorough review of any collusion between persons associated, formally or informally, with President Donald Trump and the Russian government. In a press conference announcing the legislation with other progressive Members of Congress, Congresswoman Waters delivered the following remarks: