I firmly believe this is a turning point, an incredible opportunity for Congress and the general public to reexamine what we want out of this agency.

I commend Chairman Leibowitz and his fellow commissioners for their vigilance during these difficult times.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an important agency charged with protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive trade practices.

Too many vulnerable consumers have been preyed upon by entities seeking to profit from fraudulent activities.

The actions of the FTC have become even more critical during this economic downturn.

I rise to speak in opposition to the nomination of the Honorable Ben Bernanke to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. I am somewhat conflicted about Dr. Bernanke's nomination for a second term as Chairman of…

I rise today to speak in support of the Thune amendment, which I cosponsored. It would put the brakes on the TARP train wreck. TARP was originally conceived to purchase toxic assets from banks in order to clean up their balance sheets and…

I don't know how you improve security. I don't know how you put in better machinery.

Doing nothing is not an option.

After the Fort Hood incident, it would seem that there would be a deep look into everything that might be associated or connected with that particular cleric.

I believe there were legitimate concerns about Mr. Southers, and I think those concerns deserved to be investigated.

We are at war with terrorists and extremists who mean us harm.