Jackie Speier actually said...

"The distinction that is being made is that these are taxpayer funds that were invested in A1 and A instrumentalities, both notes and bonds, and that these taxpayers should be repaid."

"When you look at what we are asking for here, it is about $1.7 billion nationwide."

"If I recall correctly, the investments that were being made in Orange County would not be defined as prudent; is that correct?"

"If I could, we specifically don't deal with pension funds. So it is not our intention to see pension funds reimbursed."