"We might also look at the civil law to see whether those whose actions have cost us perhaps $700 billion... would be liable to the Federal Government."
"I think we were more generous with the workers than we were with the bondholders."
"What concerns me is that everyone in this room is just focused on how is it working for corporate America and not what is happened to the economy and the country and what risks have been taken by the ..."
"So if the devil wants to join your organization, the only question is, does his dues check clear?"
"Obviously, saving the auto industry is very important. At the same time, we have to make sure that all creditors are treated according to the law."
"I voted for that, because when I looked at all the ways they could use the TARP money, bailing out the auto dealers seemed to be among the better."
"I think it's important not who pays the credit rating agency, but who selects the credit rating agency."
"Most entities will eventually work in their own interest. Patriotic speeches and appeals to patriotism only go so far."
"I never thought I would do in Congress is to disagree with someone who used the phrase, 'Genius of the Sherman Act.'"
"The arguments against a per se rule are more complex."
"We here in Congress are in Costco every day, at least one of us. We talk to real consumers."