This bill would establish a Veteran's Day Moment of Silence.

passing this bill . . . will not in any way, shape or form reduce sensible regulation of derivatives. It will not increase any exposure to the financial system from derivatives. [Sec. 716] was an unnecessary and, I think, somewhat unwise…

The notion that we should try to discourage the IMF from participating is hard for me to understand.

the notion that we should use our voting power on the International Monetary Fund to keep them from participating in a tripartite effort to deal with the European crisis is economic self-destruction.

I would be interested if you would give us, too, the CBO. And I think, if necessary, we should increase our quota, because it makes a great deal of sense.

All right. I hope you thanked him for it.

I do agree that we have excessive American taxpayer exposure to Europe. It is called 'NATO.'

And that is a bipartisan disinvitation.

a disastrous effect on the American economy would also have a negative effect on the President's chances for reelection.

I think, a somewhat inaccurate partisan attack on the general fiscal policy of the United States.

I do agree there was a gross violation of the Constitution involved: That was the refusal by the Republican Senators to allow a confirmation to take place.