Christopher Dodd actually said...

"I noted in my opening comments that housing and autos have historically led us out of recessions in many ways."

"I wish we had done that a year ago. It might have made the situation less dramatic than it is today, but I welcome that move, as well."

"AAA-rated bonds out of municipalities for schools and hospitals has got to be at least as creditworthy as a student loan."

"I think part of this is that, remember, we do have a legal procedure."