Spencer Bachus: “I can certainly see how that fits your description.”

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

In this economy, the last thing we need is to make it harder for businesses to operate and employ workers, and by that I mean legitimate businesses.

In a perfect world, there will be no payday lenders.

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…