Michael Capuano actually said...

They are inadequately funded. The Republican Appropriations Committee this year voted them $172 million, less than they have in the current year.

Criticism of funding cuts to the CFTC by the Republican Appropriations Committee.

12/14/2011

More Michael Capuano Quotes

If you were in trouble, I would be happy to jump on you, pound you pretty good.

I think that it is disingenuous to suggest that this one agency is the root of our problems.

We have a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau because we went through some very difficult times.

I think, quite candidly, as I reflect on it now, that it is a little bit short of a miracle that we were able to do it.