On the recordSeptember 9, 2009
I think we are here today because somebody in the private sector decided to seek forgiveness rather than permission.
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congress.govI think we are here today because somebody in the private sector decided to seek forgiveness rather than permission.
Berman discusses the settlement as a resolution to rights issues Congress couldn't address.
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