Richard Shelby actually said...

"Americans have a right to know, I believe, where their money went and whether it is working, which many are doubtful."

"I voted against the TARP because Treasury's warnings and promises seemed calculated to induce panic rather than to ensure proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars."

"We used to look at Wall Street and say they were the smartest people in the world. Now, that has been doubted today in a lot of ways."

"Trust in the banking system, especially Wall Street banks right now, it doesn't exist."