I think there is a very significant likelihood that it arises mostly from Title II of Dodd-Frank.
I am wondering if actually each of you could just comment briefly, maybe we will start with Dr. Meltzer and work back.
I think it compounds the problem. It does not solve the problem.
If you do not do that, there is not a person in the world--you know, I have been there.
I think it is important to understand that the solution to this problem is not to prevent by legislation any possibility of rescue.
I have got a bill that repeals Title II of Dodd-Frank and make the necessary amendments to the Bankruptcy Code.
The massive, excessive overregulation, including on the smallest banks that have absolutely no systemic importance really to the economy, ar...
A second point I would make is that we have to make sure that Social Security is going to be there for future generations.
what is the ability of the Federal Government to honor the commitments that it has made to current retirees and future retirees in the Socia...
Some have suggested that we ought to reduce the amount that Americans can save in tax-deferred accounts. I think that is a bad idea.
So is it fair to say that, economically, there are no real assets backing up the certificates in the trust fund and the existence of the tru...