Robert Menendez actually said...

"FHA is a critical resource for providing financing, particularly to first-time home buyers."

"I think they really are trying to, with the conservatorship and with FHFA, are trying to figure out a long-term profitable arrangement that will benefit the taxpayers."

"It is the American taxpayer at the end of the day."

"Well, thank you all very much. It is a broad swath of ideas."