This Committee's oversight of the CFTC is not taken lightly by any member, especially in light of the failures of MF Global and Peregrine.

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

I am not sure the CFTC issuing regulations allegedly to achieve that--not allegedly. They are actually trying to achieve it.

If the proposed rule on residual interest goes forward unchanged, will it dramatically impact farmers and ranchers using the market to hedge their costs?

The bill Chairman Harkin and Senator Roberts introduced today, the 'Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act of 2013'...permanently recognizes the unique nature of our plan.

This continues to be a top priority for me and others on the committee.

What about the consumer in regards to prices at the grocery store in regards to pork products?

Did you realize you were the victim of a Chinese Communist plot?

Well, they own our debt so, you know, you have got to be careful here.

If China is unable to buy American pork either through this acquisition or other means, where will they turn to meet their population's demand for an additional high quality pork?

I think your advice to the next Commissioner... was that you have a perception problem. I would disagree with that very strongly and say we have a reality problem.

The problem is, no one is taking responsibility, other than 'horrible customer service' and apologies.