Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
I have not yet heard a convincing argument why, for instance, corporate debt can be considered a high-quality asset but investment-grade municipal securities cannot.
Said by
Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer questions the rationale behind excluding municipal securities from high-quality asset classification.

Share

More from Chuck Schumer

Aug 21, 2026

This shows you the dangerous of terrorism. We must always be vigilant. They found this possible perpetrator, they found this evil person, and they stopped her in her tracks.

cbsnews.com
Aug 21, 2026

West Kill deserves transparency and action, which is why I’m calling on the USPS to work with residents to immediately reinstate postal service in the town.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

Fort Drum is one of the most advanced and strategic military installations in the United States.

schumer.senate.gov
Aug 19, 2026

It is vital that we invest in preparing a pipeline of the next generation of healthcare workers.

schumer.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation