Richard Shelby actually said...

"Do you believe that it is important for Congress to act quickly to reform the GSEs and provide certainty and clarity to our Nation's housing policies?"

"long-term unemployment problems is a cancer dealing with our economy and people's operations."

"Some people believe that the Fed is running out of options. From what you just said, you believe you still have some options, depending on the circumstances."

"Judging by the minutes of the Fed's June Open Market Committee meeting and statements by Fed officials, uncertainty about the economic outlook has risen recently."