Barney Frank: “We did have a fund, and there has been a fundamental difference between the two parties on whether or not we should…”

I urge staff to pay close attention to the differences in products offered by nonbank institutions and to be mindful of Congress's intent in financial reform that State consumer protection laws be preserved to the extent possible.

Congress generally, and this subcommittee in particular has historically played a critical role in strengthening accountability at the World Bank.

One thing that not only Barney Frank, Ms. Barnes and also Sandra Day O'Connor, Justice O'Connor agreed on is that that Kelo decision stripped those three words out of the Fifth Amendment, 'for public use.'

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