Have you directed Fannie or Freddie or both to independently conduct an evaluation of the pros and cons of principal reduction as a way to, hopefully, in the long run, enhance the value of their franchises?
Senator Reed questions the evaluation of principal reduction for Fannie and Freddie.
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