Mike Crapo actually said...

"If we are going to consider options for reforming the housing finance system that include a taxpayer guarantee, we must ensure that the taxpayer is only guaranteeing mortgages that meet strong, basic ..."

"Home ownership is central to our Nation's economy, offering financial and social benefits for families, communities, and the country as a whole."

"Failing to meet these two critical objectives will increase the risks and costs to both taxpayers and consumers."

"the real threat of default that the United States is facing is the debt crisis that we are facing."