Michael Capuano actually said...

We need independent, thoughtful, credit rating agencies who are not beholden to the people that they're working for.

I want a strong, independent voice to help make--allow the market to make thoughtful judgments on investments.

I consider myself a major defender of the First Amendment, and I would do whatever I can to maintain the freedom of speech.

I absolutely agree that there is a role for them in the free market world.