"Congress should end the era of 'Too Big to Fail' by restoring a credible threat of failure for the largest financial institutions."
"Taxpayer dollars must never be used again to prop up failing companies that are then allowed to profit at taxpayer expense."
"Is there anyone in America who does not believe that the American Government will rush back in and support the money markets?"
"So do we have, in effect--the question I am asking--do we have a pre-guarantee out there?"
"In granting Treasury such enormous discretion with TARP money, Congress expected an equal measure of transparency and accountability."
"Taxpayers question what TARP accomplished when, on an individual level, their financial circumstances seem more precarious than ever."
"I am going to have to stop you there, Congressman. I am going to be disciplined about time."
"I will take yes for an answer."
"Thank you."
"I am sorry----"
"So AIG has received about $70 billion in TARP money, about $100 billion in loans from the Fed. Do you know where the money went?"
"Do you know if they spoke with any of the counterparties?"