I served with Christy Goldsmith Romero at the CFTC. I saw her character, judgment, and commitment to public service up close. Calling Christy unqualified or untrustworthy is simply false – and it is especially hard to square with the fact that Better Markets itself previously called her “uniquely highly qualified” and praised her experience across banking, securities, derivatives, and law enforcement in a July 2024 statement. They were right then. Christy is a serious regulator, a principled Democrat, and a dedicated public servant. You can disagree with a vote or a policy position without tearing down someone’s integrity. But this attack is not really about Christy. It is about trying to slow the momentum behind Clarity. Rather than having a serious policy debate on the merits of the legislation, Better Markets has inexplicably decided to launch a character attack. While Better Markets spends their time commenting on rumors in a veiled attempt to prevent legislative progress, the crypto industry will stay focused on passing durable rules that protect consumers, support responsible innovation, and keep the future of financial markets in the United States.