Jeff Merkley actually said...

"This is one of the most direct examples of unacceptable Wall Street behavior where Congress took a very clear stand."

"I think for you to unilaterally remove it from the rulemaking agenda was an egregious affront to these core issues of our Republic."

"The SEC has failed the public on this issue and allowed this type of conflict of interest practice to continue, and I think it is absolutely unacceptable."

"So here we have Hensarling leading the charge to privatize the gains and socialize the losses, stick the taxpayer once again."