The last thing we should be doing is contributing a whole host of new, unappealing consequences in an already volatile marketplace.
This is an aggressive agenda. We believe that this budget, as presented to you, is a start.
We do believe that there are ways in which we can have a strong, adequate safety net.
We think there are opportunities for reform in crop insurance, and we do believe it is appropriate to focus on a $250,000 hard cap.
It is not credible to assert that the markets and present regulatory system have worked.
It is imperative that we pass strong financial regulatory reform in this body and not just piecemeal, patchwork reform, but comprehensive an...
we have got to strengthen the hand of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
I fully expect our witnesses to be able to tell us, No. 1, how they utilize them from the standpoint of making the economy of this country s...
The derivatives markets must work properly and in the open.
it is imperative that we all work together to come up with a solution that will bring transparency, accountability, and stability to our der...
We must restore proper regulatory oversight if we are going to get this economy built on a solid foundation.
I would also say it is not sufficient to assert, as many swap dealers do, that the market for credit default swaps function properly and has...
the public has an interest in regulating that sort of 'creativity.'
I offered an amendment on the last farm bill to close Zelener. We passed it in the Senate.
I appreciate, first of all, that this is the unanimous position of the Commission, as I understand.
If we want the free flow of traffic, do away with all the stop lights.
You know, liquidity is good, but too much liquidity can be bad.
Well, fooled once, your mistake. Fooled twice, my mistake.
