Spencer Bachus: “Once you start, once you put it out there, it is almost impossible to end it.”

I would simply recognize Mr. Petri's and Ms. Tsongas' contributions in helping Mr. Kilmer with this amendment--and there may be others. I want to express to the full committee chair our appreciation for supporting this amendment, and I…

The intent of Operation Choke Point may have carried a purpose that we would all agree with, and that is to prevent financial fraud.

The program also can deny legitimate merchants access to financial networks they need to survive.

If you are imposing costs on the system, you should have to internalize them.