John F. Kerry: “The time for action in the Senate is now.”

I apologize very much for being late. I expected to be on time, but I was meeting with some of the families, military families of kids who were in Iraq

In an effort to try to make sure it doesn't, we put a provision in the amendment that authorizes the SBA to make the supplemental loans for Katrina victims that included oversight protections.

It's about candor. It's about telling the full story.

This is the most important part of this hearing, as far as I am concerned, so I apologize for not being able to listen to each of you.