Spencer Bachus: “The buck stops with the President of the United States and with Congress, who are the elected leaders of this country.”

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…

I think maybe listening to everyone on the panel, I think, and most of the Members on the dais, we all agree that our country, its citizens, and even our immigrants need comprehensive immigration reform.

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

However, my continued concern is that the program threatens to dry up legitimate sources of credit and financing.