Carolyn Maloney actually said...

"For too long, the playing field has been tilted against the American consumer as they have battled against unfair, deceptive, and anti-competitive practices."

"Let me be very clear: credit cards remain a vital tool, a vital innovation in our economy."

"I thank the gentleman for his concern, but we have had well over 4 hearings on this legislation over a 2-year period."

"Last fall, we took a major step forward in leveling this playing field when the House passed the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 312-112."