Chris Dodd: “We applaud your leadership on a very complex set of issues intended to restore confidence and stability in our financial…”

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

I frankly don't see the sovereignty issue as playing a role as an impediment as much as the sheer ability of the cartels to corrupt.

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.

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