Giving the $168 million in bonuses and compensation of taxpayers' money to a failing company asking for a bailout was excessive.
I think that I can understand pay for performance, but for the life of me, I cannot understand pay without performance.
This issue was created by overexuberant, overeager executives who were compensated for lack of performance.
Excessive compensation has played some degree and some contributing factor to our financial situation.
I want to certainly make the record reflect that I am very concerned about two major areas as we move forward.
I am honored to say that I gladly support this effort and look forward to the bill being signed today.
This measure is necessary and it is very important.
We have to give our financial institutions the tools they need to weather the storm and come out strong in the end.
I want to congratulate you and the ranking member for holding this very important hearing regarding insurance regulation reform.
I think this is the case in most states. I certainly do not plan to be in an automobile accident any time soon, knock on wood; and indeed I ...
I think this is the case in most states.