Spencer Bachus

Airline fares, I mean, you have talked about they have escalated, but they have actually, as far as taking into account inflation, they are one of the best, they are more competitive than they have ever been.

But what I am saying, what these companies are doing is exactly what the law avails of any company.

It is going to be a much easier lift to solve the problem with highly skilled workers.

Do you think our immigration policies ought to be based on our own national interests; in other words, what is best for America?

I think that my point is, and I think each of you would agree, it is going to be a much easier lift to solve the problem with highly skilled workers.

He said: Our economic security is at risk if we don't cut down on the debt. Mr. McKeon was here speaking. Secretary Bob Gates said that it's imperiling our national security. Is that theater? Is the national debt an illusion? Americans…

You have empowered Members. You have led by example, and you have taught us all.

I am sure there are some who profess the European view of socialism.

Without action, growing deficits and the debt will erode our prosperity and leave the next generation of Americans with less opportunity.

The Federal Reserve cannot rescue Americans from the consequences of failed economic and regulatory policies passed by Congress and signed by the President.

The buck stops with the President of the United States and with Congress, who are the elected leaders of this country.

I want to introduce on the LIBOR issue, Ms. Waters--this is an article in Reuters I think from this morning or last night.

Isn't there a difference in our right to hedge our own money and lose money?

The law was not intended to hinder the ability of American businesses to utilize the capital markets or to unduly hamper the ability of consumers and businesses to obtain credit, create jobs, mitigate risk, and thrive.

Yet 2 years after its passage, many argue that Dodd-Frank is having precisely these negative effects.

I would hope that this incident at JPMorgan reinforces the notion that internal risk models often fail...

So I want to implore the regulators here today to resist the pressure they face to weaken the rules and get their work done and finish their rulemaking.

Congress must protect consumers from unfair and deceptive credit card practices.

The way consumers pay for products and services is dramatically changing.

No one imagined that the regulators would draft rules that discriminate against stay-at-home spouses.

The SEC now must focus more on its core mission of protecting investors and ensuring broader markets.

It was a colossal and historical failure by the entity that is supposed to be the lead watchdog for these investors, the SEC.

Ensuring adequate protection exists for all retail investors is a top priority.

The argument that we can't afford I think is feckless.

This bipartisan bill helps close what everyone agrees is a glaring regulatory gap, a gap that puts average American investors at risk and undermines investor confidence.