Richard Shelby actually said...

"The role of Congress is not to serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, but it is to provide strong oversight and, when times demand it, bring about structural reforms."

"A lot of us are troubled at the ATF's process and intent regarding this proposed ban."

"I hope this Committee will produce that sort of movement."

"I believe that we can all agree that community banks and credit unions play a vital role in our local economies."