Richard Shelby actually said...

"When the Detroit Three came before this Committee to ask U.S. taxpayers for bailout money, they cited the financial crisis as the reason for their troubles."

"We're indebted to them for the sacrifices they make to protect our country."

"I think it is crucial that we terminate this program as quickly as possible."

"the government has no desire to be a day-to-day manager of those companies."