Mike Crapo actually said...

"And do you feel that, ultimately, the objective is consistent with the statutory mandate, achieving the least costly alternative?"

"I believe all agencies and programs should be prepared to engage in this process and that all budgets have to be evaluated."

"I would just add that Congress budgets on a 1-year at a time basis."

"It is imperative that Congress grapple with the need to deal with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac."