Thad Cochran actually said...

It occurs to me, Mr. Chilton, listening to your testimony and expression of concerns about the inadequacy of the power or authority of the CFTC, that you are making an argument for additional definitive powers and responsibilities that would be defined by Congress.

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Cochran highlights the need for Congress to define additional powers for the CFTC.

09/29/2009

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