Small and community banks play a unique and vital role in our housing finance market.

We all support this because this is the right thing to do, connected to our service people, we all benefit.

members of this group--that's your group--are concerned that the U.S. defense policy is sacrificing future security for near-term readiness.

It's a killer, period.

I believe this subcommittee has a good record of support for our military through the appropriation, and their families, which we think are very important to the wellbeing and the readiness of our soldiers.

the Chinese navy is the fastest growing navy in the world today.

You speak well for the Sergeants Association. There are a lot of you, but you had a distinguished military record yourself.

I've been told that prostate cancer is the number two killer of men in this country.

today I wish to pay tribute to Kathryn Tucker Windham, who passed away in her home on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at the age of 93. Kathryn was a renowned storyteller for whom I had deep respect. She enjoyed an accomplished career as an author…

Today, the Committee will examine whether credit unions should be allowed to lend to businesses.

Well, that is just common sense for safety and soundness, isn't it?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, historically, credit unions have focused on meeting the savings and credit needs of their members, especially people of modest means.