Mary L. Schapiro: “A strong and effective SEC is good for investors, and good for the health of our economy.”

I believe we need a deeper understanding of the strategies and activities of high-frequency markets and traders and the potential impact on our markets and investors of so many transactions occurring so quickly.

This year we find ourselves at a critical juncture, and that is because the Congress has challenged us not only to continue our reform efforts.

A stable, fair, and efficient market structure is the backbone of the equity markets and an important engine of our economy.

Absolutely not, and I put out a statement to try and make that quite clear that we do not time our enforcement actions by the legislative calendar.