Debbie Stabenow actually said...

"It is critical, I think, that the Fed and other regulators help banks, community banks, take full advantage of the lending initiatives."

"I was proud in 1997 to cast a vote with many of my colleagues to balance the budget for the first time in 30 years under President Clinton and very dismayed that we are right back in a worse position ..."

"We should, at a minimum, recognize that the model we are relying on is not working."

"I need to know that there are sufficient resources available to make sure that stopping the Asian carp is a top priority for the administration."