On the recordJune 3, 2009
I think you would actually lower the costs because you would have more people that would be able to trade with each other with regard to swaps.
Source
congress.govTom Harkin: “I think you would actually lower the costs because you would have more people that would be able to trade with each…”
Editor's note · Context
Harkin argues that mandatory clearing for derivatives can reduce costs and increase liquidity.
Share
More from Tom Harkin
Dec 3, 2014
I support the nomination of Charlotte Burrows to be a commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, and David Lopez to continue to serve as the agency's general counsel. These are two eminently qualified nominees…
Nov 18, 2014
I oppose this legislation to approve the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Again, I believe it is one more step in the wrong direction, one more capitulation to our fossil fuel habit, one more accelerant to global warming that…
Dec 16, 2014
today I am introducing one last bill as a United States Senator. It is on an issue I have long wanted to tackle, changing our national anthem to one I believe is more representative of the amazing country and people that make up our United…
Dec 9, 2014
I would like to personally commend Senator Feinstein for releasing this report today. We have all heard the Justice Louis Brandeis quote that ``sunlight is the best disinfectant'' but occasionally we need a real world reminder. Today…
Other voices in this conversation
