Barney Frank: “I would hope that we can work in committee on the subprime. I would note, by the way, that 2 years ago, the current…”

If you're going to dip your fingers in the Federal till, don't complain if a little democracy rubs off on them.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau may not exercise any rulemaking, supervisory, enforcement, or any other authority including any authority to order assessments over a motor vehicle dealer that is predominantly engaged in the sale…

I think it is clear that Fannie and Freddie are sufficiently secure so they are in no great danger.

I was particularly pleased that, unlike some others, he did not exclude Muslims from that tradition.