On the recordSeptember 23, 2010
Mr. Chairman, it is also my understanding that you and committee staff have been in discussion with Treasury and regulators since this bill was in our committee about the intent that these investments can be counted as tier 1 capital in a manner consistent with that accorded to other capital securities issued to Treasury and that Treasury and the regulators understand Congress' intent and have noted that they have the appropriate authority to do so under the bill.
