Barney Frank actually said...

Senators Durbin, Schumer, Kennedy and Dodd offered the first legislative proposal to create a consumer financial agency.

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.

I will work with Mr. Cardoza to do everything that we possibly can to lend some help.