Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
the country has been facing a growing housing problem that had its origins in the scourge of predatory lending.
Said by
Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Dodd highlights the housing crisis linked to predatory lending practices.

Share

More from Chris Dodd

Dec 13, 2010

I have frequently been confronted with the extremely difficult necessity of voting for legislation that, while deeply flawed, includes provisions that are incredibly important for the well-being of the American people. Today is no…

govinfo.gov
Dec 16, 2010

I rise today to say thank you to the wonderful staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Earlier this week I had the privilege of chairing my final hearing in that committee, and I want to take a moment to extend my thanks and…

govinfo.gov
Nov 30, 2010

Forging partnerships among equals means by definition that we cannot get our own way all of the time.

congress.gov
Oct 30, 2011

In fact, it was the uncertainty inherent in a nontransparent and reckless financial system that made Dodd-Frank necessary in the first place.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation