Robert Menendez actually said...

"We want to maximize the opportunity for people to be able to mitigate our losses, and in part, that means a robust housing market."

"But if that answer you gave Senator Reed, that a robust housing market is ultimately going to place the taxpayers in a better position, why is it that you view so narrowly the ability to think a littl..."

"Well, finally, Mr. Chairman, as someone who supported and voted for the legislation, it seems to me that I have a different vision, and I think many of us share that vision, of what your mandate is."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."