I would just say in general the observation is that you all are really succumbing to politics and are unwilling to take on the tough issues that need to be dealt with.

I ask unanimous consent that a modification to amendment No. 1172 be accepted. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 1172), as modified, is as follows: (Purpose: To require a…

I respect the work that you all have been doing.

I do not want engagement. Why have you not laid out--why does Secretary Geithner not lay out what it is he would like to see happen?

because of the tremendous cooperation of the Senator from Michigan and the Senator from Arizona--obviously, my goal is to call for this amendment to be adopted--I did not provide a lot of context because I know they both support this…

I share Senator Menendez's concerns.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1172, As Modified

I wish to speak briefly about this amendment. I think most people in this body understand we are reimbursing the Pakistani military for efforts they are putting forth on behalf of what we are doing in Afghanistan in Enduring Freedom. We…

I could not agree more with you that we need to absolutely end any thought of taxpayer bailouts.

I do not know how some of the organizations like you lead deal with the hypocrisy of Congress basically saying that we need to lower limits.

I will say that unless Congress comes forward and gives you concrete direction, we are going to end up in a permanent conservatorship.

I would expect that the CEOs and others who run these companies have no idea whether Fannie and Freddie will exist as they are forever or whether they are going to be out of business.