Richard Shelby actually said...

"The role of Congress is not to serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, but it is to provide strong oversight and, when times demand it, bring about structural reforms."

"I and many of my colleagues have been calling for greater accountability and more effective disclosure for years."

"It remains important today."

"One real goal must be to have a Federal Reserve that works for all Americans, to have a strong economy that benefits low-wage workers and the middle class as much as the wealthiest."