Pat Roberts actually said...

If we had only had the CFTC when Jimmy Carter put that embargo on the Russian sales.

Roberts reflects on the impact of past embargoes and speculation on commodity prices.

07/16/2013

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I am referring, as the Chairman has indicated, as well, to the collapse and bankruptcy of MF Global.

I am going to continue in regards to the line of questions that I had for the Chairman.

That is a dodge, you know? That is not right.

CFTC oversight, as you have indicated, is a critically important function of this committee.