Richard Shelby actually said...

"Today, the Committee will examine whether credit unions should be allowed to lend to businesses."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, historically, credit unions have focused on meeting the savings and credit needs of their members, especially people of modest means."

"Well, that is just common sense for safety and soundness, isn't it?"

"You have also, properly, placed our financial stability on the table as a fundamental issue of national security."