Political Quotes

Dick Durbin: “I do not believe that our authorities, including specifically the Federal Reserve, both the Board of Governors and the…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2012
I do not believe that our authorities, including specifically the Federal Reserve, both the Board of Governors and the New York Fed, have pushed hard enough to strengthen the capital base.
Said by
Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin expresses concern about insufficient regulatory measures to strengthen financial institutions.

Share

More from Dick Durbin

Oct 13, 2026

You can’t survive in politics unless you’re optimistic. You’ve got to believe that even though you face a setback or you don’t have all the laws you need, that tomorrow will be better.

rollcall.com
Oct 10, 2026

Much like a toddler throwing a tantrum, Donald Trump continues to punish Americans who live in states that did not support him in the last election.

capitolnewsillinois.com
Oct 10, 2026

The lowering of the FBI's hiring standards "threaten[s] to undermine the work of the FBI and pose a grave risk to the Bureau's integrity.

cbsnews.com
Oct 14, 2026

These authorities require you to apply economic pressure on Russia and the chief enablers of its war, in particular China, and thereby enhance your negotiating position to bring a swift end to this ruinous conflict.

durbin.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation