Susan Collins actually said...

"I think when Bear Stearns failed, its leverage ratio was an astonishing 30:1."

"This decision has been perplexing to many of the automobile dealers in my State."

"As we all know, small businesses are the backbone of our economy."

"Are you looking, as part of your reforms, on combining the OTS with the OCC? That's what my bill does. And needless to say, I think it's a brilliant idea and needs to be done."