I was on the floor last week as we talked about the continuing resolution. I said that the most frustrating thing to me coming to this body--I have been here now 4 years--is we never know where we are going. It is an amazing thing to have…

The two of you, I know that you all are on different ends of the spectrum.

I think our goal is to achieve a balance.

I think the notion of a clearinghouse was something that--or focusing on clearing trades was something that was very bipartisan in nature.

if the Chair will please let me know when there is a minute left, I would appreciate it. I rise to speak about the current issue. I am always glad to speak after my friend from Virginia, whom I have enjoyed working with on so many issues…

I just don't see where there's anything about Libya that causes us to uniquely need to take the lead.

the two sponsors of the bill oppose the Durbin amendment. All the regulators have concerns. Community banks have concerns.

All have castigated the Durbin Amendment. All have asked us to look at it with more study.

I will say, will be very quotable on the Senate floor, and I thank you for doing that.

I voted against it, as I think 90 other Senators did.

And again, if you had an encyclopedia and there was a photo of a community banker, it would be Tommy Whittaker.

I find those comments offensive.