Sherrod Brown actually said...

"Do you think, as suggested by Ms. Wilson, that applying Basel III to insurers would or could have a negative impact on the safety and soundness of these institutions?"

"If we move forward on legislation or the Fed makes this--follows the suggestions of this panel, would they still have the ample tools to regulate institutions in other ways?"

"I would frankly just refer you to Mr. Cohen's legal analysis, which I think is superb and I, you know, independently agree with."

"We appreciate the leadership of Senators Brown, Johanns, and Collins on this important issue."