the Dodd-Frank Act, in my opinion, missed a great opportunity to merge the SEC and the CFTC and stop the bifurcation of the futures and securities markets
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.
At a minimum, it seems to me that we ought to acknowledge the taxpayer is on the hook for the debt.
As we talk about national transportation issues, we must ensure that Federal legislation continues to distribute highway funds in a way that...
We have to get the numbers right, we have to get the policy right, and we have to get the process right.
I was discouraged. I felt the President took a pass.
This does not change the course that we have been on.
The greatest threat to our security is our debt.