I think it's been very good, and I agree with Senator Kaufman, one of the best we've had.

I think it's been a great hearing. I have been personally confused by what our strategy is right now in Afghanistan.

Elizabeth Warren is a smart person. There are things I agree with her on, and there are things I disagree with her on. But on that point, I absolutely agree. If we think about the moral hazard issue, that means a business that wants to run…

I rise to speak about the vote that is coming up soon, the Landrieu-LeMieux amendment to the small business bill that is before us. First, I want to say that I respect tremendously both Senators. I have enjoyed working with them on so many…

I would call this son of TARP. This carries a greater risk than the original TARP because the terms under which this money is given to banks is at a lesser rate. So that means the money that is paid back, there is less margin to cover…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, I very much appreciate you having this hearing.

Tennessee has demonstrated a tremendous capacity to deal with the problem themselves.

I'm proud to be here with colleagues from across our State.

I know Chuck Schumer and Lindsey Graham have looked at some things.

I think there may be some legislative efforts to deal with that.

State regulation, it appears to me in some cases, certainly needs to be enhanced.

I know there is a study that has been done. I would say to our witnesses that sometimes we need to be careful what we ask for, OK?