Tom Harkin actually said...

"it is imperative that we all work together to come up with a solution that will bring transparency, accountability, and stability to our derivatives markets."

"I would also say it is not sufficient to assert, as many swap dealers do, that the market for credit default swaps function properly and has experienced no major problems during the current crisis."

"I am very disappointed with the amount allocated in the President's budget for conservation programs."

"We cannot continue to do what we have been doing. We have got to make some changes."