Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Our bill would actually give new tools for prosecutors to use in their fight against fraud."

"We do know that banks and mortgage companies relaxed their standards for loans."

"This is not a 'gotcha' hearing. This is a hearing where we are trying to move a significant piece of legislation backed by Democrats and Republicans."

"As we all know, we are in the middle of trying to put together the stimulus package."