We should come first because the taxpayers laid it out.

I still fail to see how we can get a real handle on the foreclosure situation with sticks as well as carrots.

I believe the Committee should be careful not to repeat our mistakes with TARP, not to believe everything blindly.

This moment is unlike any other that we have experienced in decades.

The original TARP legislation I believe was not well thought out and was not properly considered by Congress.

This Committee is going to play a very important role in addressing this crisis.

Put simply, our economy is withering, and the confidence of the American people is at a record low.

I believe that this Committee has a responsibility to take the time to fully consider, Mr. Secretary, your plan, including hearing alternative views.

the public is outraged by this behavior, with good cause.

the TARP program remains a critical tool our Government will need to address the economic crisis.

there appear to be significant gaps in Treasury's monitoring of the use of taxpayer money.