Carl Levin actually said...

"I am optimistic . . . that we will make significant progress this year in cooperating with the Russian Federation on missile defense."

"I think it is important that we have the testimony from law enforcement here this morning."

"It is an important group because if you have the support of community, whatever community it is, working with law enforcement, it is a great source of American security."

"Such legislation is critical to the Administration's objective of protecting the global financial system and strategic markets from abuse."