"Because all of those agencies existed, yet still the consumers did not have a voice. They did not have a voice until we had the CFPB."
"That is why I am shocked Ms. Peirce has indicated there is no need for it when, in fact--"
"There is no redeeming factor for individuals like that."
"we created FSOC because it was quite evident that we needed an interagency process to better understand the very complex multisector and multimarket nature of systemically important financial institut..."
"Thank you for your great representation of our country and your deep concern and commitment to the western hemisphere."
"This bill does not advance U.S. interests, it will not help the people of Venezuela, and it sends the message to our regional allies that we don't care much about what they think."
"The unilateral sanctions bill we are considering this morning is misguided."
"I strongly oppose H.R. 4587, and I believe vehemently that unilateral action is not the answer."
"I believe in sanctions when they are multilateral, not unilateral, you know, because unilateral sanctions don't seem to work."
"I am also a firm believer in diplomatic solutions. I don't think that anybody... a military solution... is the answer here."
"It is important to me that we are in fact working with NATO and others in the Baltic States."