Richard Shelby actually said...

"I just believe that if we come push to shove, that it is going to be very difficult for the Government not to step in and save the system."

"But Secretary Geithner basically says that any Federal guarantee should be priced according to the risk, without any political considerations."

"I do not believe there is any dispute that our housing finance system is broken."

"Opening statements, comments, or prepared statements of: Senator Shelby."