Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"Yes, Israel plays an important and positive role in our national security and is one of our strongest regional partners."

"I am glad to see that there is some fire in the belly over there."

"I see that your budget request clearly identifies enforcement as SEC's top priority, and obviously, it is brought about by the years of neglect that preceded this."

"To me, a year-end--a termination bonus, what not to be the mark--a mark based on the stock price, but based on what good the individual did for the company."