I think we need to ensure that the record shows, Governor, that the death plans have nothing to do with the health care debate.

Moral suasion doesn't seem to be enough in some cases.

I am not a cynic, but I am a skeptic about the way Washington can work in times like these.

it was a distasteful but necessary step to protect millions of innocent people.

I want to begin by thanking Chairman Dodd of the Banking Committee as a whole and his hard-working staff for their cooperation and assistance in arranging this hearing.

We will have multilateral standards but national enforcement.

But historically, in some areas, they don't really have much of a way to enforce some of their authorities.

I am confident of the Secretary's interest in this issue, as well, and his good faith efforts.

We must not let that happen.

I want to welcome my friend and colleague, Ranking Member Corker--I am grateful for his leadership on these and other matters.

I would like to call the Subcommittee to order and thank our witnesses for being with us today.