Patrick Toomey actually said...

"A fundamental aspect of a properly functioning democratic society is that important public policy decisions should be made by elected, accountable representatives."

"Does anyone truly think these activities are within the Fed's statutory mandates? Of course not."

"Unfortunately, I am deeply concerned that financial regulators, including the Fed and the SEC, are increasingly straying into contentious political issues wholly unrelated to their mandates and expert..."

"Unfortunately, I'm deeply concerned that financial regulators, including the Fed and SEC, are increasingly straying into contentious political issues wholly unrelated to their mandates and expertise."