Jim Bunning: “There is no question that the Congress pushed Freddie and Fannie to make these loans.”

I have one more question. I just want to get it in before my time is up.

When are you going to do something about this and get off the backs of our community bankers?

This is a stunning case, knowing that the SEC has changed hands and things, that they would not jump down this after the Madoff--Bernie--after his case hit the papers.

today I pay tribute to my distinguished colleague from Utah, Senator Robert Bennett, who will be retiring from the Senate at the end of the 111th Congress. I have worked with Bob since coming over to the Senate in 1998. I have also had the…