It is my understanding that the number of community banks that now exist is at the lowest number since prior to the Great Depression in 1928.
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As Speaker of the House, we had our State employees' healthcare plan cover autism treatment.
The Roberts Court has produced a number of opinions that have made folks on my side of the aisle uneasy.
If are serious about this issue, do our jobs. Not force you to do that.
I believe he is a good attorney. He would have known that, and he would have exempted it.
We want to extend thanks to you and to the fellow Members who played it out.
But I respect this institution and this process enough to let it go forward.
I will ask my colleagues to do what Republicans did before I have here: respect the President's right to seat somebody on the Supreme Court.
They painted a picture of this case as support for big money in politics where big corporations win and the voter loses.
I find it curious my friends are so concerned about Executive power and not concerned about the Federal Government arguing its authority to prevent production of movies, books, and pamphlets.
The Government at one point defended the statute by saying it could prevent the publication of a book by a corporation like Random House if the book advocated for or against a candidate.
I actually think you are following a code of conduct.
I do not understand why it is relevant here. It is not you. We are here to talk about you and your qualifications.
It is for Congress and not the courts to write new laws. It is the role of judges to apply, not alter, the work of the people's representatives.
I do not like activist judges, period--conservative or liberal. It is not their role.
This is a very important role that we have. I consider it one of the most important jobs that I have as a U.S. Senator.
This is not directed to you, Judge Gorsuch, but perhaps to those watching and to my Members.