Chris Dodd: “It occurs to me as well, in this bill, we are not requiring for all businesses these requirements. These are for…”

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

There's nothing wrong with enlightened self-interest.

Rosa, go get yourself well. Your job is here. Your salary is here. Just take care of yourself.

I had hoped we'd get in the lame duck session to the ratification of the Colombian Free Trade Agreement and the Panamanian Free Trade Agreement.