Jeb Hensarling: “I would love an oral answer of yes, no, or maybe.”

As we saw in the last crisis, it is the average hardworking Americans that will suffer the consequences if Washington deregulates Wall Street mega banks again.

But it is this Committee's responsibility to conduct oversight over FHFA and that includes your conduct as well.

I continue to encourage you, Mr. Secretary, we need to have metrics of progress.

Well, after hearing those kind comments, I would be happy to yield the gentleman even more time. I say that tongue-in-cheek. Mr. Speaker, I have learned that if you want kind things said about you, announce your retirement. So, I must…