I thank you for basically the way that you pay attention to the Members and try and help work through their problems.

I basically take the position that the government, perhaps, should not be involved in deciding the compensation for executives of these companies.

What would any of you suggest that we should include in legislation that would prevent this kind of action?

I appreciate that advice and that information. I am looking to play a role in some of this reform.

I agree with that impression.

And should do that. And additionally, if inventory was forced upon dealers that is creating a liability for them, should not that information be made available and documented for the bankruptcy court?

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I would like to begin by thanking you and Speaker Pelosi for your leadership in this area.

That basically describes what has happened with the arrest and convictions of these young Black men for the most part.

the 100-1 unequal treatment is not justified. Our laws should reflect the evidence of harm to society.

For too many years, unjustified disparate treatment of crack and powder cocaine has had a racially disproportionate and unjust impact upon on poor people and minority communities.

Let me just say that I wish that we as elected officials had the courage to deal with difficult issues.