Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 2, 2009
CDSs are, in fact, a species of insurance, and naked swaps are more akin to gaming than insurance since they lack insurable interest.
Said by
Joe Morelle
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Morelle defines credit default swaps and distinguishes them from traditional insurance.

Share & report

More from Joe Morelle

Jan 22, 2025

We will continue working to make the legislative branch more cost effective and efficient.

congress.gov
Jan 6, 2025

Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Ohio seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that Donald J. Trump of the State of Florida received 17 votes for President and J.D. Vance of…

Congressional Record · 2025-01-06
Jan 6, 2025

Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Arkansas seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that Donald J. Trump of the State of Florida received 6 votes for President and J.D. Vance…

Congressional Record · 2025-01-06
Jan 6, 2025

Madam President, the certificate of the electoral vote of the State of Washington seems to be regular in form and authentic, and it appears therefrom that Kamala D. Harris of the State of California received 12 votes for President and Tim…

Congressional Record · 2025-01-06

Other voices in this conversation