Political Quotes

“Mr. President, we have had a lot of spirited debate on the floor about the Wall Street Accountability Act, and there have been some differences. One area we all agree on is that we ought to empower consumers with this important piece of legislation. The amendment I am offering with Senator Lugar does just that. It provides that if you are turned down for credit because you have applied for a loan or you have a higher loan rate, you will have access to your credit score, your FICO score. I believe this will empower consumers, increase financial literacy in our country, and it is a win-win across the board. I want to thank the group of Senators--some 20-plus--who supported this amendment. I particularly thank the chairman, Senator Dodd, for his yeoman's work. I urge an ``aye'' vote on this important amendment. I yield the floor.”