Mike Crapo actually said...

the potential harm to our already weak economy and the public from ill-conceived rules, in my opinion, cannot be understated

It was recently announced that we are yet facing another record Federal deficit at $1.6 trillion.

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

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