"If you limit that capacity of the CFPB, it is sort of like cutting the legs out from under them and then condemning them for being a cripple."
"I urge my colleagues on the other side to not use this in scoring political points for one side or the other, but let's score some points for the American people."
"I think, to Chairwoman Capito's concerns--which are legitimate, and I am glad that she and a couple of my colleagues brought it up--about this personal identification of information, let me make clear..."
"I think it is very important for us to follow up on Mr. McHenry's line of questioning, because I really believe he is getting to the heart of the matter."
"You can't do both."
"I would say, of all that we have done in this lawsuit reform, the primary role of the CFPB is as the enforcer."
"This is vital information. This is an important bill."
"Information makes them powerful; it helps with the problems."
"Let me assure you, Mr. Calhoun, we desperately need H.R. 1077."
"Yes, we have to make some moves. It is not as healthy as it should be to have 90 percent of the market with government-backed agencies."
"There is a reason why we have the GSEs. We have to make sure that the private market is capable and willing to fill the void."