Christopher J. Dodd: “I actually think the idea of actually buying these, as suggested, is not as attractive as the insurance idea.”

Where were the regulators?

Senator Mel Martinez, of Florida, a Republican member of this Committee, and Dianne Feinstein, the Senator from California, were the two who really argued very strongly.

The point that Senator Sarbanes made, Senator Shelby has made, and others have made from the outset about the issue of confidence is the most critical issue for all of us here.

As fewer and fewer people visit our great country, I think our economy is going to be hurt by that.