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I am, in particular, concerned about the limited definition the CFTC is looking to instate for the de minimis exception when defining swap dealers.

I sincerely hope it was not the intent of Dodd-Frank and those who wrote the law to create a mass exodus of capital from the United States.

Let me repeat that, a terrific opportunity for European countries at the expense of our country.

I did not vote for Dodd-Frank for several reasons, but one central concern was that the rules outlined in the legislation would have the effect of driving business overseas.

Do you think it is fair for states, many who are faced with serious budget shortfalls, to take the financial hit for a mistake that FMCSA made?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

But if either of you would care to comment on that----

Let me express a concern I have about the proposed creation of a national infrastructure bank.

At the heart of the problem is the lack of a long-term funding source.

Our transportation infrastructure is in desperate need of a facelift.

Maintaining a transportation infrastructure is just critical to our nation's commerce.

Pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive the point of order under section 303 of that act for H.R. 2055, and any amendments thereto and motions thereon.

Bio-based products hold an exciting future for agriculture and potentially can help the United States to recapture chemicals and manufacturing jobs.

I think it has dramatically changed and continues to change agriculture in rural America.

As you know, it is an area of dire need and the consequences of waiting are going to be, as I mentioned, pretty profound for the people on the Reservation.

I think this is an important subject given the current fiscal and budget and deficit crisis the nation is facing.

I can't emphasize that enough, Mr. Chairman.

It's going to be difficult for Republicans to support Mr. Bryson's nomination until the Administration submits those free trade agreements.