"The risks of this proposal far outweigh the potential rewards."
"I hope that we can focus on those points of agreement instead of dwelling on the issues that divide us."
"One of the principal concerns that must be addressed is the way in which corporations have stopped serving the interest of their shareholders."
"I appreciate several of your comments."
"It is fundamental to capitalism that the owners have the ability to exercise the authority that they have."
"I couldn't agree with you more, that for many communities, communities that I represent as well in Michigan, the effect of this economic crisis is indeed just as disastrous as a flood or a hurricane."
"the foreclosure problem in Michigan has been primarily caused by very high levels of unemployment."
"the unemployment rate now for the entire State is at 14.1 percent, the highest in the Nation."
"I am certainly very supportive of the efforts of this bill and Mr. Cardoza's efforts to target more government assistance to those areas that need it most."
"Absolutely."
"I'm contemplating having these sacks under my eyes removed. And I guess then the doctor would lift my face up and help remove this chin that I have."
"I do not believe we should be bailing out foreign banks. I believe other governments should bail out their own banks."