Chuck Schumer actually said...

"I wanted to see a commitment to three things: extending credit to families, restoring confidence, and clarity for the American people."

"I thank Mel Martinez, our colleague and former HUD Secretary for his efforts in that record."

"In the rush to address concerns facing the institutions that are too big to fail in this crisis, we must not forget about the threat posed by those that many may well prove to be too small to survive."

"I think unlike other times, this moment requires that we have more of an ongoing public conversation about these issues."