Barney Frank: “I would dearly like to have options other than end it or extend it.”

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.

It was a great mistake to push lower income people into housing they couldn't afford and couldn't really handle once they had it.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac do very good work, and they are not endangering the fiscal health of this country.

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