The Chairman is exactly right about the small number of entities, if any, that are supportive of it. There are a handful of firms and banks. But on the other side, perhaps it is good to reiterate the people that are in favor of the Leach amendment, maintaining the status quo of the zero basket. The chairman has mentioned a few of them before.
Discussing support for the Leach amendment during a congressional debate.
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