Ben Nelson: “So it is at least somewhat successful in breaking down the stovepipe approach to get cross-fertilization and…”

I think we all agree on the necessity of implementing Dodd-Frank, and as you have said, in a sound and reasonable time frame and in a sound and reasonable way to deal with reckless speculation.

Being able to bounce back from some sort of a lights-out situation is critically important.

We have made conscious decisions to have a balanced program, and part of those decisions has been to accept a higher risk and to manage that risk.

The President's fiscal year 2013 budget ensures that this will remain a leading national security priority.