You are correct.  The SEC is not supposed to make promises.  IMO they are discussing their rat pay.  But then again I could be wrong.  In regards to the SEC, I think you will find this a very interesting read!  As you read it, I pose these questions for you to consider.  Who works for who?  And also, who monitors the ethics of the "ethics" department?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/...employees/