Richard Shelby actually said...

While I understand the interest in ensuring that enforcement cases proceed quickly--they are very important--delegation of the Commission's powers to the staff should not be undertaken lightly.

Context

Shelby cautions against hastily delegating enforcement powers within the SEC.

06/13/2011

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