"the perfect could be the enemy of the good."
"I think there will be mistakes made."
"It is very important that we get this bank moving, we get it funded with just a little bit of funding to catalyze the efforts of the infrastructure bank."
"I would simply say that one of the things a number of us, and I really appreciate the Chair holding this hearing, is not only how we find that permanent source of funding, but how we also use tools--a..."
"I appreciate that you and the Ranking Member both support this new legislation, holding this hearing."
"How would First National in Omaha in that system ever be able to compete with Wells Fargo or JPMorgan?"
"I would just say, Mr. Chairman, thank you very much for doing this hearing. I would say under the current old system we can safely say that housing finance was not broken, it was fixed."
"So a long-term conservatorship for Fannie and Freddie is not a valid option."
"Five years is a really long time for a conservatorship, and longer than that is quite unimaginable."
"This bill is a right step towards reforming the housing finance system and pays special attention to smaller lenders."
"This bipartisan legislation is a first positive step in what is certain to be a long, long process in creating a sustainable, rational, and limited role for the Federal Government in supporting and re..."