Mike Crapo actually said...

"the Government's model, make sure that all voices are heard and everybody has a voice."

"This issue is important since small lenders represent the lifeblood of many communities across America, and especially rural communities in Idaho and elsewhere."

"If Congress passes housing finance reform without getting small lender access right, it will be the homebuyers in rural and underserved areas who pay the price for that mistake."

"The explicit guarantee will provide certainty to the market, especially for investors who will need to be enticed to invest in the MBS."