"Just sort of a basic element of plain old fair play, isn't it?"
"In 39 States, two health insurers control at least half of the market."
"I understand also that they were given credit by the regulators for their affordable housing goals with the purchase of much of these market private label securities."
"But as we have seen during this crisis, many of those, if not most of those, AAA-rated securities have, in fact, been downgraded."
"And what is the breakdown between the mortgage-backed securities and----"
"The Commercial Mortgage Securities Association (CMSA) is grateful to Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Bunning, and the Members of the Subcommittee."
"Regulators should always seek to build an a margin of safety as there is always a risk that the theory underlying the regulatory regime falls short."
"Careful consideration should be given to the desirability of fixed rate mortgages and the mechanisms for maintaining that market."
"I thank the Subcommittee for the opportunity to testify today."
"I think we are confronting--I applaud your efforts to go forward prospectively, but we have a huge problem with what we have to deal with right now."
"I believe that continuation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as member owned cooperatives would serve to establish standards."
"I hope that the smooth sailing and passage that you've had through this hearing continues on the floor."
"After these deliberations, we came to the conclusion that Judge Thompson was uniquely qualified to serve on the First Circuit."
"Serving as an appellate judge is a unique opportunity, and this lifetime appointment should be for those who have demonstrated they have the intellectual gifts, the experience, the judgment, maturity,..."
"I am pleased and proud today to be here to introduce Associate Justice Rogeriee Thompson, the nominee for Rhode Island's traditional seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit."
"Thank you, Chairman, and thank you for holding this hearing."
"the point that I am trying to make is that, to the extent that there is some question about the authority that the President can exercise through his assistants and advisers, that is a limitation that..."
"to the extent that there are duties that are specifically given to an office by Congress, even if that office holder is an appointee of the President, it may very well be that there are authorities th..."
