Political Quotes

“Reclaiming my time, as I pointed out, I understand this is an end run about that lawsuit, but there is disclosure that takes place. And again, the law today that was added last year, part of the omnibus bill, the SEC ought to be trying to find tax cheats, they ought to be trying to find people doing insider trading, and, quite frankly, they really don't have it high on their list of things to do because right now the law prevents them from doing that. I think it is just better to keep the law just like it is today. Reject this amendment, and vote ``no.'' Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Kildee). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes appeared to have it.”