Jack Reed actually said...

"I was listening closely to the recollections of both you and the Ranking Member about September 2008 because I was also there."

"I think so far this has proven to at least stabilize the situation, and in fact, I would argue, has probably avoided a significant financial deterioration which would still be plaguing us."

"This is the inclusion of the warrants provision, which I insisted on being included with the support of my colleagues."

"I also have to salute Senator Kaufman for his service, both here in the Senate, for putting up with a lot of my bad jokes as we traveled around the world."