Richard Shelby actually said...

"The Administration's policy of more spending, more taxes, and more regulation has clearly impeded an economic recovery."

"Concerns of spillover from the European crisis remain front-and-center in the U.S. economy."

"In response to the dismal economic forecast, Chairman Bernanke has said that the Federal Reserve is 'prepared to take further steps if necessary to promote sustainable growth and recovery in the labor..."

"My question today basically is: About how many servicemembers have been helped by this settlement?"