"I certainly appreciate that and I appreciate your willingness to answer questions today."
"I have great concern about market structure, I have great concern about the willingness of an IPO to occur on an exchange here in America."
"I appreciate you holding this hearing today because I believe it is important that Congress examine the CFPB at every opportunity."
"I think what we have to ask ourselves at this time is what is in the best interest of two things: the consumer; and our financial institutions."
"Now, we are arguing here. But as the old saying goes, 'While we are arguing, Rome is burning.'"
"HUD is not perfect."
"Trust, but verify."
"I think the micro loans have been particularly successful, particularly with women starting small cottage businesses."
"I think it would be an excellent way to partner with the private sector to create a micro loan area..."
"What we can do and absolutely must do is knock down all the hurdles that create disincentives for investment in business."
"Mr. Secretary, more regulations from Washington and higher taxes do not encourage risk-taking, business development, and growth."