"When we did the analysis of the value of what the American taxpayer got back in return for the money that it had invested into the banks, we deliberately did not count the guarantees, which means that our $78 billion is small relative to potential exposure."
"It is not possible to look at that without looking at what the Fed is doing as well."
"common stock is valued differently because of the riskier nature."
"if we don't ask, we can't know."
"And I would only add to that, since we have made the same point in our reports, it may be more than just reporting."
"Treasury substantially overpaid, according to the data we've investigated, treasury put in about $254 billion for which it received about $176 billion in value from the financial institutions. That's ..."
"Treasury substantially overpaid. According to the data we've investigated, treasury put in about $254 billion, for which it received about $176 billion in value from the financial institutions. That's..."
"You tell us the truth. You describe what it is that you're doing. And then we can participate in that decision making process."
"Taxpayers frankly need to be outraged, because treasury needs the message loud and clear. And the message is, you tell us the truth."
"I am a strong believer in supporting those who took the prudent steps, and I think we best support them by saying that the others have to pay the price."
"They paid a uniform price. That is they said, we are going to pay the same amount--we will give you the same number of dollars and the same return regardless of whether or not you are a very risky fin..."