Jerry Moran actually said...

"I wanted to make certain that there is not an unnecessary delay in this consolidation."

"The food deserts are an important aspect--and again, I would--of something we're trying to make certain it doesn't continue."

"In my view, the regulatory burden that community banks are facing, increasing the cost of being in business..."

"At the same time, we need to grow our economy. And we need to make certain that the opportunities are there for small business and entrepreneurs to succeed."