Sherrod Brown actually said...

"This is serious business and should not be so politicized that they block nominee after nominee after nominee."

"Thank you for your service the last half-decade. You have served your country well and you have been very helpful to so many of us."

"It will increase the likelihood we have another AIG or Lehman Brothers."

"We need strong nominees who will not be afraid to take bold steps to prevent a new financial crisis."