Andy Barr actually said...

"this is supposed to be an independent regulatory agency, not a partisan agency"

"Mergers within the financial sector promote competition and generate a robust landscape with banks that vary in size to fit all individuals' needs."

"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is increasingly out of control and lacks transparency because there are virtually no checks on the agency's power."

"I was very impressed and alarmed with your testimony that the DPA has drifted from its original focus on national defense."