Chuck Schumer actually said...

To be a Christian lawyer, I must always remember that laws are made for the benefit of people. People are not made for the benefit of laws.

Schumer references Millett's past statement on the purpose of laws.

07/09/2013

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I am not so worried--I mean, although the details, look how long it took to get some agreement on Basel and the capital accords.

I think the leaders in Europe and the United States, Canada, Latin America, they are all interested in this subject.

I have been on Banking Committees for 28 years and I think you have been testifying before them for about 28 years.

I think there is a willingness and an understanding that we have to move.