Claire McCaskill actually said...

So what the bank doesn't want to do because it feels risky, they're more than happy to do when the taxpayers are on the line.

McCaskill highlights banks' reluctance to take risks while relying on taxpayer-backed loans.

06/28/2009

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I do not think any of us would think that the threat of a terrorist attack is less today than it was 15 years ago.

I think it is really important that we understand where this is flowing.

I really would like to know why my information is different than yours.

I am a little worried that folks do not have the answers to these questions at this hearing.