Elijah Cummings actually said...

"The public must have a sense of confidence. They must feel that they are a part, they must feel they are informed."

"I have long been an advocate for the highest levels of accountability and visibility in all aspects of the economic recovery."

"We have to help people stay in their homes."

"I am encouraged by marginal improvements like consumer confidence, but even this good sign is accompanied by a sobering counterpoint."