Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me just begin by saying again how much I appreciate your leadership on this issue."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Britt. Your story provides an important backdrop against which the testimony of our next witness I think it is important to be seen."

"The Rhode Island program is modest, but I believe that it has the potential to help many thousands of homeowners, and help is definitely needed."

"I agree with you. But here we are dealing with people who are required to file for bankruptcy."