"Congressman, we will go through the process of interpreting the language that Congress has given us."
"It is statutory language that you are asking."
"I think in the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Congress made some very smart moves."
"I ultimately believe that the real partners for this agency will be families all over this country."
"We have already begun the process of hiring some people."
"And in response to this crisis, with overwhelming support from the American people, we created the CFPB, and it is carefully constructed, urgently needed, and should be allowed to go into operation as..."
"So far as I know, there is no agency anywhere in the Federal Government whose rulings, once arrived at through the full process, could actually be overruled by a group of other agencies."
"Congressman, this is the guidance that Congress has given."
"I believe that consumers want to learn."
"I believe that an empowered consumer is a consumer who can not only protect himself or herself but one who can change the market."
"I suspect though, sir, there is a large differential."