"We are experiencing home price depreciation almost like never before, with the exception of the Great Depression"
-Angelo Mozilo, Countrywide Mortgage CEO, July
2007
"I believe the country faces a critical crossroad and that the decisions that are made or not made within the next 10 years or so will have a profound effect on the future of our country, our children and our grandchildren. The problem gets bigger every day, and the tidal wave gets closer every day." - David Walker, comptroller general Aug. 2005
