Frank Lautenberg actually said...

"A lack of regulation in derivatives helped cause the financial crisis that we underwent."

"There is obviously a real good, big vote of thanks, in terms of the President's request for a budget for your department."

"There's strong funding for the CFTC oversight is essential to preventing another financial meltdown."

"The President set the goal for America to be the top tourist destination in the world, and thanks to the Travel Promotion Act and other new policies, we are well on our way."