[raybbr]

I saw “goal”, but not “mandate”. I saw nothing to mandate that F&F go about it in the reckless way they did.

I don't ever recall seeing those goals written as a mandate. Go to this thread and watch linked video. A good explanation.

I Was A Fannie Mae Executive (WSJ Opinion Journal Video)

If what you say is true then Cuomo cannot be blamed either. After all, it was just a "goal". Also, Bawney could use the same excuse.

[TwelveOfTwenty]

After all, it was just a "goal". Also, Bawney could use the same excuse.

Nope, because he and the Dems ran interference for F&F's reckless ways against the GOP.