Richard Shelby actually said...

"But, basically, does it make us--you're in charge of it--make us more agile?"

"The Fed's independence for monetary policy has always been premised on its remaining nonpartisan and not advocating for specific legislative measures."

"Since the Federal Reserve took unprecedented actions in response to the financial crisis, there has been a growing recognition that the Fed needs to become more transparent."

"I believe when you say that you believe the Fed is most effective when it is nonpartisan, transparent, and accountable, I believe that is right."