Jim Himes actually said...

"Through fair rules, consistent oversight, appropriate enforcement of the law, and broad-based consumer engagement, the Bureau is helping to restore trust in consumer financial markets."

"I was very heartened by the lengthy discussion we had some time ago in which you were obviously committed to your mission and had an appreciation for the limits of your mission and the need you had, o..."

"In my business, this is called 'push-pulling.' It is certainly leading the witness. It is certainly fear mongering."

"This important rule requires mortgage lenders to make a good-faith, reasonable determination that borrowers can actually afford to pay back their loans."