Richard Shelby actually said...

"I applaud your work. You have been an extraordinary person in this job, despite what some people would say."

"Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are under a conservatorship of the U.S. Government, is that right?"

"I think that is important as far as Fannie and Freddie are concerned."

"Your commitment to protecting both taxpayers and homeowners has served our Nation well, and we are finally beginning to see signs of recovery."