Political Quotes

Jim Bunning

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Jul 14, 2009

My problem is, I don't know if we can afford to find the brains that we need to hire to get a hold of this problem.

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Jul 14, 2009

It seems obvious to me that firms and traders will act more responsibly when they know they will face the consequences of their actions, which is why bailouts breed more bailouts.

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Jul 14, 2009

I believe the SEC, with access to more information from market participants, is fully capable of providing appropriate oversight.

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Jun 21, 2009

I am worried about people slipping through, like we had for the last 10 years.

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Jun 21, 2009

As I said in my statement, I think similar activities should be regulated the same way by the same regulator.

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Jun 21, 2009

I can't see how Delta Airlines would be put at risk if they are smart enough to hedge against the market's advance in future oils or future jet fuel or whatever it might be.

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Jun 21, 2009

It should be clear to everyone that the current regulations are not enough.

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Jun 21, 2009

Increased transparency and standardization of derivative contracts will help and must be accomplished.

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Jun 21, 2009

Well, I am trying to prevent any from slipping through the cracks.

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Jun 17, 2009

Your plan puts a lot of faith in the Federal Reserve's ability to spot risk and exercise its power to prevent the next crisis.

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