Barney Frank: “I think you may have misunderstood Mr. Sherman because you weren't here.”

The relationship between elected officials and his or her constituents is paramount.

This is not a bill to protect religious liberty in general. It singles out one particular religious tenet.

I do think there is a tendency for an overreach by the FSOC. I do not think straightforward insurance companies or money managers should be covered and regulated as SIFIs.

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