"It is really important that this Congress speak with one unified voice on behalf of the millions and millions of people that we all represent."
"I am a proud co-sponsor of this resolution as are many members on this committee and this resolution rightly points out that if Iran truly wishes to engage constructively with the rest of the world, s..."
"Because of that free market history, however, and despite its success, we know they are not perfect."
"I come from Flint, Michigan, and I represent Flint and Saginaw, Michigan."
"Let me make it more clear: If we don't figure out a way to clear away the remnants of the past in these older communities, we can talk about all the subsidies we want to talk about, but we are not goi..."
"The notion that there is going to be a private investor who is going to drive into Flint and say, 'Oh, look at all this opportunity,' seems a little far-fetched to me."
"It is a really important point. And I hope that as we move forward on whatever process we engage in, we make sure to consider those factors."
"We will see community banks continue to decline. We simply cannot afford the high cost of Federal regulation."
"These pressures are slowly, but surely, straining the traditional community banks, and handicapping their ability to meet the credit needs of their community."
"The more expense for the bank, the less that is available to loan to our primary customer base, which is small businesses, farmers, and folks who are just trying to get by in these difficult times."
"There is no question these rules will reduce the availability of credit to many creditworthy borrowers and markets of all size."
"It's a sad situation as far as the plight of community banking goes."