Glenn Thompson actually said...

"For almost 50 years, the CFTC has been the cop on the beat in protecting the integrity of our futures markets."

"I hope it will resonate that such a cut will negatively impact the agency's ability to police its derivative markets."

"However, this agency with such important responsibilities has not been reauthorized for more than 2 decades."

"I am keenly aware of the environmental and economic challenges posed by abandoned and orphan wells."