Congress has this responsibility, and it should take back control.

I recognize and respect the feeling of obligation that you feel and I share for the oppression and the injustice that has been visited by our nation on Native Americans.

I want to say at the outset that I not only respect their views but certainly am deeply moved by their stories.

Let us be clear about what this legislation will do.

possibly our greatest ally in the world, besides Britain, Australia, is becoming much more public about their very deep concerns with respect both to China's military modernization, as well as our staying power and our presence in the…

The proposal here to put a floor rather than ceiling on the impact of Federal regulation, I think is a very important one.

What has happened, Senator, and that question is a very good one, is that many nonbanking institutions have, in effect, invoked the shield by aligning themselves with national banks.

We can't have a functioning economy if Harry and Louise can't safely invest and borrow without fear of being cheated by greedy banks and Wall Street firms.

I agree with you wholeheartedly that this bill is a first draft; it needs refinement, it needs work.

I appreciate the opportunity to strongly support the Administration's proposal to create a Federal agency dedicated solely to protecting consumer interests in financial products and markets, and preserve and expand State consumer…

The new agency--a consumer financial guardian--promises to be a powerful watchdog and protector, and a partner of State attorneys general in fighting for our citizens.

I think there is some agreement that certain products should be banned.