Barney Frank actually said...

I never expected, given the subprime meltdown and the number of foreclosures we have, that we would get that kind of opposition.

The need for regulation seems clear, and I think we should understand that this is, to a great extent, part of a historical pattern.

Our organizations have strongly endorsed President Obama's proposal regarding what should be the agency's jurisdiction.

If the CFPA is to be effective in its mission, it must be structured so that it is strong and independent.