Barney Frank actually said...

The budget that we have been presented for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) prevent them from doing the job the American people need them to do.

Context

Frank emphasizes the inadequate budget for regulatory agencies impacting their effectiveness.

02/14/2011

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